Exploring Dimensions of Learner Engagement in Remote Learning Guided by Self-Determination Theory
Abstract
Due to the wide usage of remote learning, people begin to focus on learners’ behavior in learning process. Self-Determination Theory plays an important role in explaining learners’ motivation. This paper intends to explore learners’ engagement influencing factors in remote learning context based on Self-Determination Theory and analyzes the impact of three kinds of support, i.e., autonomy, competence and relatedness on learner engagement. Through theoretical analysis, the paper constructs the framework to analyze the support mechanism in remote learning three dimensions. The result shows that learners’ engagement will be greatly affected by the three dimensions of autonomy, competence and relatedness. Meanwhile, autonomy and competence support are the major determinants of learners’ engagement. It is necessary to improve support strategy in remote learning and give full play to the role of autonomy and timely feedback.
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