Academic Journal
Investigating the Relationship between Residence Learning Community Participation and Student Academic Outcomes in a Canadian Institution
| العنوان: | Investigating the Relationship between Residence Learning Community Participation and Student Academic Outcomes in a Canadian Institution |
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| اللغة: | English |
| المؤلفون: | Hobbins, Justine O., Eisenbach, Mildr, Ritchie, Kerry L., Jacobs, Shoshanah |
| المصدر: | Canadian Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. Sep 2018 9(2). |
| الاتاحة: | University of Western Ontario and Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. Mills Memorial Library Room 504, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L6, Canada. Tel: 905-525-9140; e-mail: info@cjsotl-rcacea.ca; Web site: http://www.cjsotl-rcacea.ca/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 17 |
| تاريخ النشر: | 2018 |
| نوع الوثيقة: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education |
| Descriptors: | Correlation, Community Involvement, Academic Achievement, Outcomes of Education, Foreign Countries, School Holding Power, Graduation Rate, On Campus Students, Comparative Analysis, College Freshmen, Undergraduate Students, Grade Point Average |
| مصطلحات جغرافية: | Canada |
| تدمد: | 1918-2902 |
| مستخلص: | This study investigated the relationship between residential living scenario and first year grades, second year retention, and 5-year graduation rates of students at a Canadian comprehensive university. We compared the academic outcomes of students living in residence learning communities (RLCs) to those in other living scenarios (traditional residences and off-campus). RLCs have been shown to be positively associated with student academic outcomes in the United States; however, the data to support RLCs in Canada is nonexistent. A longitudinal observational study was conducted to analyse the academic outcomes of a complete cohort of students (n=4805) who lived in RLCs (18%) and non-RLCs (82%). Results indicated that RLC students, on average, achieved higher first year averages, 2nd year retention rates, and 5-year graduation rates relative to non-RLC students, thereby contributing to the goals of post-secondary institutions to attract and retain their students through to graduation. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 39 |
| Entry Date: | 2018 |
| رقم الانضمام: | EJ1192646 |
| قاعدة البيانات: | ERIC |
| تدمد: | 1918-2902 |
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