Abstract
This paper presents a portion of the findings from a larger study of factors related to academic risk-taking behaviors among a group of preservice teachers in the online component of a blended-format course. We describe our study findings and implications specific for the variable of risk propensity and its relationship with academic risk-taking behavior. A synthesis of our findings with the works of other researchers provides the groundwork for exploring factors that instructors can consider in designing learning environments that support academic risk-taking, particularly in online environments. Keywords: academic risk-taking, online learning, risk propensity, blended learning.
Keywords
academic risk-taking, online learning, risk propensity, blended learning
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Recommended Citation
Robinson, L. E.,
&
Bell, A.
(2012).
Exploring Adult Risk Propensity and Academic Risk-Taking within the Online Learning Environment.
Adult Education Research Conference.
https://newprairiepress.org/aerc/2012/papers/37
Exploring Adult Risk Propensity and Academic Risk-Taking within the Online Learning Environment
This paper presents a portion of the findings from a larger study of factors related to academic risk-taking behaviors among a group of preservice teachers in the online component of a blended-format course. We describe our study findings and implications specific for the variable of risk propensity and its relationship with academic risk-taking behavior. A synthesis of our findings with the works of other researchers provides the groundwork for exploring factors that instructors can consider in designing learning environments that support academic risk-taking, particularly in online environments. Keywords: academic risk-taking, online learning, risk propensity, blended learning.
