Effects of Feedback from a Virtual Tutor on Student Performance
Author Information
Author(s): Arguedas Marta, Daradoumis Thanasis, Caballé Santi
Primary Institution: Open University of Catalonia
Hypothesis
Does cognitive and affective feedback from a virtual Affective Pedagogical Tutor improve students' learning outcomes compared to feedback from a human teacher?
Conclusion
The study found that cognitive feedback from the virtual tutor significantly improved students' learning outcomes compared to feedback from a human teacher.
Supporting Evidence
- Students receiving cognitive feedback from the virtual tutor reported significantly higher learning outcomes.
- Four types of affective feedback from the virtual tutor were found to significantly enhance learning outcomes.
- The study used a five-point Likert scale to measure students' perceptions of feedback effectiveness.
- Statistical analyses, including t-tests, were applied to compare feedback effectiveness between groups.
Takeaway
The virtual tutor's feedback helped students learn better than the teacher's feedback, especially when it was about understanding the material.
Methodology
The study involved 115 students divided into control and experimental groups, comparing the effectiveness of feedback from a human teacher and a virtual tutor using a questionnaire.
Potential Biases
The study may have biases related to the specific context and design of the feedback mechanisms.
Limitations
The study is based on a single course and specific academic context, limiting the generalizability of its findings.
Participant Demographics
Participants were 115 students enrolled in a web design course.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.004
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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