Template-type: ReDIF-Paper 1.0
Author-Name: Laar, Mindel van de
Author-Email: mindel.vandelaar@maastrichtuniversity.nl
Author-Workplace-Name: UNU-MERIT, and SBE, Maastricht University
Author-Name: Triantos, Katerina N.
Author-Workplace-Name: M Powered Strategies, Washington DC
Author-Name: Krebs, Lutz F.
Author-Email: krebs@merit.unu.edu
Author-Workplace-Name: UNU-MERIT, and SBE, Maastricht University
Title: Supporting academic advising through self-directed, blended learning
Abstract: Academic advising and perceived agency in study choices often lead
	 students to assembling a more suitable curriculum and ultimately lead to
	 better learning outcomes. This paper argues that helping students sample
	 the experience of upcoming education units can support traditional
	 academic advising and assist students in critical reflection when
	 picking electives. 
	 We examine how online previews of upcoming courses offered in addition
	 to information and advising supports students in making smart choices.
	 Students were surveyed both before and after reviewing online course
	 excerpts. Data was supplemented with feedback by advisors and compared
	 with previous cohorts lacking the online component. Findings indicate
	 students used the material to test initial plans and assumptions and
	 became more critical in making their track selection.
Classification-JEL: I21, I23
Keywords: academic advising, self-directed learning, higher education, blended
	 learning
Series: UNU-MERIT Working Papers
Creation-Date: 20210511
Number: 2021-021
File-URL: https://unu-merit.nl/publications/wppdf/2021/wp2021-021.pdf
File-Format: application/pdf
File-Size: 275 Kb
Handle: RePEc:unm:unumer:2021021