Permalink : http://hdl.handle.net/2115/84346

JaLCDOI : 10.14943/J.HighEdu.29.15

We investigated the factors affecting the overall evaluation (satisfaction and learning motivation) of a special subject at Hokkaido University to develop effective measures for improving classes in university education with the aim of cultivating a proactive student attitude toward learning. The findings were subjected to factor analysis, and classified into 4 types (teacher effort, class specifications, student effort, and teacher response). Covariance structure analysis was applied to examine the latent variables affecting the overall evaluation. Satisfaction was affected by the university's attitude, and learning motivation was affected by both the university's and students' attitudes. In other words, satisfaction can be easily improved by the efforts of the university itself, but to improve the learning motivation, it is necessary to stimulate the efforts of the students as well. According to multiple regression analysis, the learning motivation was affected by the degree to which teachers responded to students expressing their motivation, in addition to the enthusiasm of teachers. Therefore, to improve learning motivation, it will be effective for the university to not only provide an environment where students can easily ask questions and express their opinions, but also to continue to respond politely to their questions and opinions.