Foundation University Students’ Consumer Orientation and Learner Identity Levels and Their Correlations with Academic Performance

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to determine the level of foundation university students' consumer orientation and learner identity; and their correlations with students' academic performance. Research Methods: The study was conducted with a correlational survey model. The sample was 376 students from two foundation universities in Istanbul in 2017-2018 academic year. In order to collect the data, "The Extent of Students' Consumer Orientation and Learner Identity Scale" was used. The data were analyzed with SPSS 21 packet program. Findings: Results showed that the level of consumer orientation was at 'Disagree' level, and the learner identity was at "Agree" level. A negative correlation was found between academic performance and students' consumer orientation levels. There was also a low and positive correlation between academic performance and the level of learner identity.

Impact of Middle Term Points in Total Score in the Context of Face to Face and Online Teaching

“…Abdullah, & Mirza (2019) observed significant correlations in previous cumulative examination scores and entry qualification scores; meanwhile, Stone, Shaner, & Fendrick (2018) found out that interventional strategies targeting academically underprepared students increase their success by providing a preparatory course before the main course. There is a significant relationship between several of the career guidance variables with grade point average (Carson, & Reed, 2015;Iscan, & Balyer, 2019), and high school study results, preparative activities, expectations, capabilities, motivation, and attitude predict students' academic performance (Meijer et al, 2019; Wanzer, Postlewaite, & Zargarpour, 2019). Hence, there is evidence that the investigation of the relationship between middle term points and total score, as resulted by previous research, indicates the scientific and practical importance.…”