Investigating the link between self directed learning readiness and project-based learning outcomes: the case of international Masters students in an engineering management course

European Journal of Engineering Education

Volumn 32, Issue 4, 2007, Pages 453-465

  Stewart, R A ^a  

^a GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

Author keywords

Engineering management; International students; Project based learning; Self directed learning

Indexed keywords

REGRESSION ANALYSIS; STUDENTS; SURVEYS;

ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT; ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT COURSE; ENGINEERING PROGRAMMES; INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS; PROJECT BASED LEARNING; QUESTIONNAIRE SURVEYS; SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING; SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING READINESS;

COMPUTER AIDED INSTRUCTION;

EID: 85068024642     PISSN: 03043797     EISSN: 14695898     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/03043790701337197     Document Type: Article

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