Learning Preferences and Self-Regulation - Design of a Learner-Directed E-Learning Model

.............................................................................................................i Acknowledgements.......................................................................................... iii Table of Contents..............................................................................................v List of Tables ....................................................................................................x List of Figures ..................................................................................................xi List of Acronyms ............................................................................................ xiii Glossary..........................................................................................................xv Chapter 1: Introduction ................................................................................. 1 1.1 Background to the Study ..................................................................... 1 1.1.1 Journey Into E-learning ................................................................. 1 1.1.2 Defining E-learning........................................................................ 5 1.1.3 Learning Computer Programming................................................. 7 1.1.4 Meta-Cognitive Support for E-learning........................................ 10 1.2 Inspirations and Motivations for this Research.................................. 12 1.3 Scope of Thesis ................................................................................. 13 1.3.2 Objectives ................................................................................... 14 1.3.3 Research Questions.................................................................... 14 1.4 Research Contribution/Significance of the Study............................... 14 1.5 Scope of the Research ...................................................................... 16 1.5.1 The Substantive Limits................................................................ 16 1.5.2 The Time and Place Limits.......................................................... 16 1.5.3 The Limits of Technology ............................................................ 16 1.6 Thesis Outline.................................................................................... 17 Chapter 2: Literature Review...................................................................... 18 2.1 Introduction ........................................................................................ 18 2.2 Instructional Design Models............................................................... 21 2.2.1 What is an Instructional Design Model?...................................... 22