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Investigate adult student experiences and expectations regarding instructor behaviors in online courses through the framework of expectancy violations theory.

September 1, 2016The Journal of Continuing Higher Education

Adult Student Expectations and Experiences in an Online Learning Environment

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Investigate adult student experiences and expectations regarding instructor behaviors in online courses through the framework of expectancy violations theory.
Conducted 22 semi-structured interviews with adult learners to assess reasons for online enrollment, instructor expectations, and perceived instructor behaviors.
Performed thematic analysis through the lens of expectancy violations theory to categorize behaviors meeting or violating learner expectations.
Adult learners primarily expected clarity, mutual respect, and intentional course design from online instructors.
Instructor behaviors that facilitated effective communication and supported learning processes yielded positive student outcomes.
Ineffective utilization of pedagogical tools and behaviors that hindered learning led to negative student outcomes.

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Qualitative study uncovers how instructor behaviors shape course outcomes among adult learners, highlighting the critical role of clarity and course design in online education.

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Bourdeaux et al. (2016) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a193b81a0353395e9580ceb https://doi.org/10.1080/07377363.2016.1229072

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Qualitative study uncovers how instructor behaviors shape course outcomes among adult learners, highlighting the critical role of clarity and course design in online education.

Adult Student Expectations and Experiences in an Online Learning Environment

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