Pattern of reflection in learning Authoring System through blogging

• Published in: Computers and education Vol. 69; pp. 356 - 368
• Main Authors: Mohamad, Siti Khadijah, Tasir, Zaidatun, Harun, Jamalludin, A. Shukor, Nurbiha
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.11.2013
• Subjects: Applications in subject areas; Improving classroom teaching; Interactive learning environments; Media in education; Teaching/learning strategies; Teaching/learning strategies; Interactive learning environments; Applications in subject areas; Media in education; Improving classroom teaching
• ISSN: 0360-1315; 1873-782X
• DOI: 10.1016/j.compedu.2013.07.031

This research study aims to identify student's perceptions regarding the use of blogging, the pattern of reflection involved in learning Authoring System through blogging and student's performance in tests based on the reflection's pattern. Sixteen students who registered for the Authoring System subject participated in this study. It was conducted using quantitative approaches, through survey and pre-experimental design of one group post-test type. The instruments used were questionnaire, performance test and blog contents, where tutors and students posted messages and comments on the blog during the course. The results showed that the students' overall perception regarding the educational benefits of writing a blog and reading other students' blogs and comments was positive. Students also moderately agreed that they had difficulties in engaging in the reflection through blogging. It was also found that blogging indirectly improved the students' performance in the test. Through blog content analysis, the dominant type of reflection was monologue. However, the results from the data mining analysis showed that the students used reflective conversation and monologue type of reflection to achieve Grade A in learning Authoring System. It shows that students require deep and critical reflection to perform better in the subject. •The dominant type of reflection in blogging is monologue.•Students used reflective conversation and monologue type of reflection to achieve Grade A in learning Authoring System.•Students require deep and critical reflection to perform better in the subject Authoring System.