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論文 / 著書情報 Article / Book Information 論文 / 著書情報 Article / Book Information 題目(和文) Title(English) Study on the Influence of Interactive Learning Materials on Self- Regulated Learning for the Professional Development of Primary School Teachers in Mongolia 著者(和文) Li Shengru Author(English) Shengru Li 出典(和文) 学位:博士(工学), 学位授与機関:東京工業大学, 報告番号:甲第10966号, 授与年月日:2018年9月20日, 学位の種別:課程博士, 審査員:山口 しのぶ,髙田 潤一,阿部 直也,山下 幸彦,花岡 伸也 Citation(English) Degree:Doctor (Engineering), Conferring organization: Tokyo Institute of Technology, Report number:甲第10966号, Conferred date:2018/9/20, Degree Type:Course doctor, Examiner:,,,, 学位種別(和文) 博士論文 Type(English) Doctoral Thesis Powered by T2R2 (Tokyo Institute Research Repository) Study on the Influence of Interactive Learning Materials on Self-Regulated Learning for the Professional Development of Primary School Teachers in Mongolia By Shengru Li Yamaguchi-Takada Laboratory Submit in the partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Engineering in the Department of International Development Engineering Graduate School of Science and Engineering Tokyo Institute of Technology 2018 Table of Contents List of Tables ...................................................................................................... 6 Table of Figures .................................................................................................. 9 Abstract ............................................................................................................. 11 Thesis Summary ................................................................................................ 12 Acknowledgement ............................................................................................. 16 Chapter 1: Introduction ..................................................................................... 17 1.1 Country background .............................................................................. 17 1.2 Educational reforms in Mongolia ........................................................... 19 1.3 Relevance of the study............................................................................ 20 1.4 Research objectives ................................................................................ 21 1.5 Significance of the study ......................................................................... 22 1.6 Organization of thesis ............................................................................ 22 Chapter 2 Literature Review .............................................................................. 24 2.1 Self-regulated learning (SRL) .................................................................. 24 2.1.1 Zimmerman’s self-regulated learning model ..................................... 25 2.1.2 Pintrich’s self-regulated learning model ............................................ 28 2.1.3 Learning outcomes in the context of self-regulated learning ............... 31 2.1.4 SRL and in-service teacher training .................................................. 34 2.1.5 SRL and in-service teacher training in Mongolian context ................. 35 2.2 Interactive learning materials .................................................................. 35 2.2.1 Emergence of interactive learning materials ...................................... 35 2.2.2 Types of interaction in interactive learning materials ......................... 36 1 2.3 SRL and interactive learning materials .................................................... 37 2.3.1 Interactive learning materials and learning motivation ...................... 37 2.3.2 Interactive learning materials with cognitive and metacognitive strategies ..................................................................................................... 39 2.3.3 Interactive learning materials and resource management strategies .... 42 Chapter 3 Development of interactive materials .................................................. 44 3.1 Motivation behind the development of interactive materials .................... 44 3.2 Initial consultation ................................................................................. 45 3.3 Tool selection ........................................................................................ 45 3.4 Content development ............................................................................. 47 3.4.1 Development of quizzes and interactive materials ............................. 47 3.4.2 Verification of interactive materials by educational experts................ 48 3.4.3 Finalization ..................................................................................... 48 Chapter 4: Methodology .................................................................................... 50 4.1 Theoretical framework ........................................................................... 50 4.2 Study design .......................................................................................... 51 4.3 Instrument ............................................................................................. 53 4.3.1 Selection of the instruments ............................................................. 53 4.3.2 Localization of the instrument .......................................................... 53 4.4 Data collection ....................................................................................... 54 4.4.1 Quantitative data collection ............................................................. 54 4.4.2 Qualitative data collection ................................................................ 55 4.5 Preparatory analysis and research framework.......................................... 55 2 4.5.1 Step 1: Reliability analysis of theoretical components ........................ 55 4.5.2 Step 2: Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) ......................................... 58 4.5.3 Step 3: Create latent variables by summating and averaging .............. 62 4.6 Research questions and hypothesis ......................................................... 66 4.6.1 Overview ......................................................................................... 66 4.6.2 Research questions........................................................................... 67 4.6.3 Hypotheses ...................................................................................... 68 4.7 Data analysis procedure ......................................................................... 69 4.7.1 Multiple linear regression analysis .................................................... 69 4.7.2 T-test and Wilcoxon rank-sum test (Mann-Whitney U-test) ............... 71 4.7.3 Moderated multiple linear regression ................................................ 74 Chapter 5: Data analysis .................................................................................... 82 5.1 Descriptive analysis ................................................................................ 82 5.2 RQ1: Result of multiple linear regression analysis ................................... 84 5.2.1 Assumptions of the model for RQ1 .................................................. 86 5.3 RQ2: Results of t-test and Man-Whitney U-test ....................................... 90 5.3.1 Descriptive analysis ......................................................................... 90 5.3.2 T-test result ...................................................................................... 91 5.3.3 Man-Whitney U-test result ............................................................... 95 5.4 RQ3: Result of moderated multiple linear regression ............................... 98 5.4.1 RQ3: Result of model 3.1 ............................................................... 100 5.4.2 RQ3: Result of model 3.2 ............................................................... 102 5.4.3 RQ3: Result of model 3.3 ............................................................... 105 3 5.4.4 RQ3: Result of model 3.4 ............................................................... 107 5.4.5 RQ3: Result of model 3.5 ............................................................... 109 5.4.6 Hypotheses testing results for RQ3 ................................................. 111 Chapter 6: Discussion ...................................................................................... 113 6.1 Research question 1 ............................................................................. 113 6.1.1 Internal motivation affects learning satisfaction and intention to apply learning contents ....................................................................................... 113 6.1.2 Planning and organizing skill affects learning satisfaction and intention to apply learning contents .......................................................................... 114 6.1.3 Critical and positive thinking skill affects learning satisfaction and intention to apply learning contents ........................................................... 115 6.2 Research question 2 ............................................................................. 116 6.2.1 Hypotheses testing for research question 2 ...................................... 116 6.2.2 Teachers using interactive materials perceive higher motivation for better assessment ....................................................................................... 117 6.2.3 Teachers using interactive materials perceive higher learning satisfaction and intention to apply learning contents ................................... 118 6.3 Research question 3 ............................................................................
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