Astin Involvement Theory Flashcards
Postulate 1
Involvement refers to the investment of physical and psychological energy in various objects
Postulate 2
Involvement occurs along a continuum
Postulate 3
Involvement has both quantitative and qualitative features
Postulate 4
Amount of student learning and development is directly proportional to the quality and quantity of student involvement
Postulate 5
Effectiveness of educational policies and practices is determined by amount of student involvement
IEO Model
Input
Environment
Outcome
Input
Background characteristics and knowledge entered with
Environment
college experience
Outcomes
knowledge students possess upon graduation
Involvement
the amount of physical and psychological energy that the student devotes to the academic experience