Article 2025

Learning and external feedback in a diverse classroom: a case study at DevLAB (Finland)

International Journal of Management in Education
Journal · Vol. 19 · Issue 6 · pp. 675-689
Abstract

A diverse classroom necessitates a review into a traditional instructor-student relationship to facilitate learning. Thus, the study aims to examine the influence of external feedback on learning in a diverse classroom. The focus is on former students who previously participated in the DevLAB, initiated by Oulu University of Applied Sciences (Oamk) in Finland during 2012 to 2019. The survey is developed to examine the interrelationship among the three components: attitude, external feedback and learning and development after their graduation while the analysis involves the use of Linear Structural Relations (LISREL) program, Path Analysis and Factor Analysis. 57 former students with diverse educational background and nationalities have participated. Their education backgrounds and nationalities are diverse. The finding shows that external feedback as well as attitude contributes positively to learning and development. Specifically, active use of external feedback significantly strengthens learning in a diverse classroom. Future research is suggested to extend the findings. © © 2025 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.

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Classroom management attitude learning and development diverse classroom external feedback social learning stimulus

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Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
Oulun Yliopisto, Oulu, North Ostrobothnia, Finland
Oulun seudun ammattikorkeakoulu, Oulu, Finland
Funding & Acknowledgements
National Research Council of Thailand, NRCT
The research is supported by National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) through Kasetsart University (N42A660996).
Kasetsart University, KU
Grant: N42A660996
The research is supported by National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) through Kasetsart University (N42A660996).
Kasetsart University, KU
The research is supported by National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) through Kasetsart University (N42A660996).
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