| Title: |
Exploring the Experiences of Distance Learning Students Being Supported to Resubmit a Final Assignment Following a Fail Result |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Vince Mitchell; Erica Borgstrom (ORCID 0000-0002-1009-2928); Sam Murphy; Charlene Campbell; Sandy Sieminski; Sandy Fraser |
| Source: |
Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education. 2024 49(2):190-202. |
| Availability: |
Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
14 |
| Publication Date: |
2024 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Education Level: |
Higher Education; Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: |
Distance Education; Foreign Countries; Academic Failure; Assignments; College Students; Feedback (Response); Error Correction; Student Motivation; Teacher Student Relationship; Emotional Response; Self Management; Student Evaluation; Revision (Written Composition); Student Attitudes |
| Geographic Terms: |
United Kingdom |
| DOI: |
10.1080/02602938.2023.2199953 |
| ISSN: |
0260-2938; 1469-297X |
| Abstract: |
This study explores the experiences of five distance learners at a UK university who needed support to resubmit their final assignment following a fail result. Having received written feedback on the submission, we asked how this could be best delivered to inform and motivate a successful resubmission. Written feedback alone was found to be insufficient for these students to feel supported. There is a need also for a human connection to provide 'emotional proximity' and make sense of the feedback received. In addition to this, students benefit from positive self-talk strategies to come to terms with the difficult emotions resulting from the high stakes of having to resubmit their assignment. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2024 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1413780 |
| Database: |
ERIC |