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Table 7 Differences between conceptions of teaching and enacted practice

From: Understanding fully online teaching in vocational education

Topic

Aspect

Percent of Responses

Mean

Statistical Difference in Response

TC

Inter.

SC

Build rapport

Conception

8.7

21.7

69.6

3.87

No

Practice

21.7

23.9

54.3

3.39

Utilise variety of technology

Conception

4.3

26.1

69.6

3.96

Yes; Medium to large effect size (r = 0.4)

Practice

21.7

45.7

32.6

3.17

Create friendly learning environment

Conception

8.7

13.0

78.3

4.02

Yes; Large effect size (r = 0.5)

Practice

30.4

32.6

37.0

3.13

Utilise engaging tasks

Conception

4.3

19.6

76.1

4.09

Yes; Large effect size (r = 0.5)

Practice

32.6

37.0

30.4

3.02

Humanise self

Conception

2.2

37.0

60.9

3.89

Yes; Medium to large effect size (r = 0.4)

Practice

34.8

32.6

32.6

2.93

Discussion forums for social interaction

Conception

21.7

41.3

37.0

3.28

No

Practice

39.1

30.4

30.4

2.87

Utilise technology for real-time engagement

Conception

2.87

15.2

67.4

3.80

Yes; Large effect size (r = 0.5)

Practice

50.0

23.9

26.1

2.67

Discussion forums for knowledge

Conception

17.4

23.9

58.7

3.52

Yes; Medium to large effect size (r = 0.4)

Practice

52.2

26.1

21.7

2.59

Group cohesiveness for student benefit

Conception

8.7

43.5

47.8

3.50

Yes; Large effect size (r = 0.5)

Practice

56.5

28.3

15.2

2.41