Degree Date
6-2020
Document Type
Dissertation - Public Access
Degree Name
Ed.D. Doctor of Education
Academic Discipline
Higher Education Leadership
First Advisor
Dr. Bettyjo Bouchey
Abstract
Despite assessment of student learning being essential work in higher education, a number of institutions have noted faculty could more effectively be using assessment results (Jankowski et al., 2018; Kuh et al., 2015; Metzler & Kurz, 2019; Suskie, 2014). This study applied Self-Determination Theory (SDT) as a theoretical framework to provide context for faculty behavior associated with assessment actions (Fuller et al., 2016; Ryan & Deci, 2000). Mostly quantitative data were collected via electronic survey of faculty program leaders at a single institution, National Louis University (NLU). Results indicated a significant and positive relationship suggesting an increase in meeting the collective SDT needs would be met with an increase in faculty program leaders use of assessment evidence. Implications for further research are provided, as well as recommendations for changes to be made at NLU for the betterment of faculty experience and assessment culture.
Recommended Citation
Levy, Joseph D., "Self-Determination Theory and Faculty Behavior: A Quantitative Study of Faculty Leaders' Use of Assessment Evidence" (2020). Dissertations. 434.
https://digitalcommons.nl.edu/diss/434
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Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Commons, Higher Education Administration Commons, Higher Education and Teaching Commons, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Commons