Advancing a theoretical model for knowledge construction in e-learning (original) (raw)

An active learning model was used as the theoretical model for knowledge construction. The model is comprised of three components. Underpinning and ownership components were treated as independent variables. The engaging component was treated as a dependent variable. The purpose of this study is to empirically examine whether there is a positive and significant relationship between the independent variables of underpinning and ownership and the dependent variable of engaging where knowledge construction takes place. Two hypotheses were formed. Data were collected and analyzed using SmartPLS, a variance-based structural equation modeling (SEM) package. Results were in favor of accepting the two hypotheses for the theoretical model. Findings, recommendations, and implications for further research are discussed.