Using classroom psychosocial environment in the evaluation of adult computer application courses in Singapore

Technology, Pedagogy and Education

Volumn 17, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 67-81

  Seng, Khoo Hock ^a   Fraser, Barry J ^a  

^a CURTIN UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

Author keywords

Andragogy; Asian education; Classroom environment; Computer courses; Gender differences; Student satisfaction

Indexed keywords

EID: 39649112367     PISSN: 1475939X     EISSN: 17475139     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/14759390701847518     Document Type: Article

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