African Educational Research Journal - Vol. 9(2) - Full Length Research Paper - Analysis of the last 10 years of articles and theses on authentic learning: A meta analysis study

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The study examines articles and thesis research on authentic learning approaches and applications in education over the last 10 years, identifying prevailing trends in this field. Meta-analysis is used to critically review and integrate findings from 111 studies published between 2010 and 2021. Research sources are drawn from databases including ERIC, IEEE Xplore, EBSCO, Springer, ScienceDirect, Scopus, and Web of Science. Data are analyzed by percentage and frequency across 16 criteria, and results show authentic learning integrated across multiple disciplines such as ICT, engineering, nursing, curriculum, instruction, geography, and medicine.

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Abstract

Introduction

Authentic learning concept and foundations

Authentic learning models beyond the classroom

Online authentic learning and multimedia integration

Components and related higher education applications

African Educational Research Journal Vol. 9(2), pp. 505-514, May 2021 DOI: 10. 30918/AERJ.92.21.068 ISSN: 2354-2160 Full Length Research Paper Analysis of the last 10 years of articles and theses on authentic learning: A meta analysis study Ezgi Pelin Yıldız Computer Programming Department, Kazım Karabekir Vocational School of Technical Sciences, Kafkas University, Kars, Turkey. Accepted 6 May, 2021 | ABSTRACT
The aim of this research is to examine articles and thesis studies in the field of authentic learning approaches and applications in education in the last 10 years and to reveal the trends in this context. In the methodology part of the research, meta-analysis method was used. Meta-analysis studies refers to the critical review and integration of the findings of seperate studies. For the purpose of the study, a total of 111 pieces of research, published between 2010 and 2021 and selected by purposeful sampling method were analyzed. Databases used in this research are Eric, IEEE Xplore, Ebsco, Springer, Science Direct, Scopus, Web of Sciences. Authentic learning approaches and applications in education throughout the world were examined under 16 criteria. These criteria were; databases, journal name, year of publication, country, institute, number of authors, research area, method, education level, number of sample, data collection method, number of references, analysis techniques, research trends. These data were interpreted based on percentage and frequency. As a result, authentic learning approaches and applicationare integrated in many fields such as ICT, engineering, network learning technology, nursing, curriculum and instruction, geography, medicine and more.
Keywords: Authentic learning approaches, authentic learning applicationare, meta-analysis, publication classification. | | --- | | E-mail: yi[ldizezgipelin@kafkas.edu.com](ldizezgipelin@kafkas.edu.com). | INTRODUCTION With the new understanding of education in the 21st century, the roles of teachers and students in the classroom have also changed. With this understanding, students ceased to be individuals who simply memorize and store information and repeat only when asked. New student profile in modern education approach; accessing the information themselves, verifying the information they obtained through literacy filter, associating them with daily life contexts, solving problems they encounter by transferring them to different situations and being individuals equipped with 21st century skills (Newmann et al. , 2007; Burton, 2011) . Similarly, in modern classroom environments, teachers see the differences between students as a natural richness, and strive to reveal the curriculum hidden in the student. In addition, according to this understanding, the teacher should guide the students with methods that trigger feeling, thinking and doing instead of transferring knowledge and ensure that the student learns in a natural learning ecosystem ( Pearce and Wood, 2016) . When the literature is examined, a learning teaching approach that can meet the features of this new understanding draws attention: “authentic learning approach”. When the literature is examined, authentic learning concept has definitions by different authors. Authentic learning according to Lombardi (2007), is a learning approach that focuses on the real world, complex problems and solutions using role-play exercises, problem-based activities, case studies and participation in virtual practice communities. Authentic learning is one of the approaches that can be effective in providing the transformation required by the age with its flexible structure offered to teachers in practice. The foundations of authentic learning, based on constructivist understanding, it is structured by complex, extraordinary and interesting authentic tasks with authentic materials that relate to real life, put the student at the center, ensure social participation and are used to accomplish t

FAQs

What is the main purpose of this meta-analysis study?

To examine authentic learning articles and thesis studies from the last 10 years and reveal trends in this research area.

How many studies were analyzed and what is the time range?

A total of 111 studies published between 2010 and 2021 were analyzed.

Which databases were used to collect the studies?

The study used ERIC, IEEE Xplore, EBSCO, Springer, ScienceDirect, Scopus, and Web of Science.

Oct 15, 2026

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