Investigating Social Cognitive Theory in Online Distance and Learning for Decision Support: The Case for Community of Inquiry

Abstract

Nowadays, students have learn to accept the reality of online learning. Therefore, this quantitative study aims to explore how behaviour and social factors can influence online learning. 203 participants responded to the instrument which is a survey. The findings show that the implication of online and distance learning (ODL) is to help students in getting to know each other as well as having the social, cognitive and situational presence. The instrument of teaching, social and cognitive presence based on Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) is measured in order to improve the management of ODL in university during post-COVID-19 pandemic. The first research question looks at how behaviour factors (social presence) influence online presence. Next the study also investigates how cognitive factors influence online presence. The final research question looks at how situational factors (teaching presence) influence online presence. In overall, ODL management in post-COVID-19 pandemic is expected to be more challenging than during or before the pandemic. The shift that happen caused a lot of physical, mental, and emotional responses from the teaching and learning community in general. Instrument teaching, social and cognitive presence are investigated thoroughly and interesting results found in this study is beneficial for future decision support system (DSS) development in the case for community of inquiry.

Improving Students’ Mathematical Reasoning Abilities Through Social Cognitive Learning Using GeoGebra

“…Students who use the GeoGebra-assisted social cognitive learning model improve their mathematical reasoning abilities more than students who use the GeoGebra-assisted problem-based learning model. This conclusion backs up the findings of [37], which explains that social cognitive learning theory can be implemented in the online learning process during the Covid-19 epidemic. This finding is consistent with the previous study [20], [24], [26], [29], [31], [64], which found that GeoGebra can be integrated into mathematics learning and aid in the process of grasping mathematical ideas.…”

“…In this situation, social cognitive theory explains that the learning process can occur simply through the process of observing or observing. In social cognitive learning theory it is explained that the learning process occurs through the interaction between behavior, personal and situational factors [21], [37], [58].…”

“…Referring to the explanation above, previous research that applies social cognitive learning in mathematics is still minimal. Recent research conducted by [37] in the field of Education, reports on the application of social cognitive concepts in its setting in the online learning period. The results obtained that social cognitive theory which consists of behavior, cognitive and situational factors described through social, cognitive and teacher presence, as a case study framework on online and distance learning, provides an alternative how to condition learning that can be built in situations online during the covid-19 pandemic.…”

Exploring Online Environment: The Case For Social Cognitive Theory

“…On the student's side, Ghazali et al (2021) revealed students might feel isolated as they need to do an entire learning activity independently, and maintaining connection was also challenging. Thus, Chauhan et al (2022) expressed concern about the inability to maintain engagement at the same level as face-to-face despite technology tools assisting them.…”