Affiliations: [a] Department of Science and Engineering, Centre for Foundation Studies, University Tunku Abdul Rahman, Selangor, Malaysia
| [b] Business Administration, National Taichung University of Science and Technology, Taichung, Taiwan
| [c] Department of Business Administration, College of Management, Tunghai University, Taiwan
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Corresponding author: Ching-Hua Lu, Business Administration, National Taichung University of Science and Technology, Taichung, Taiwan E-mail: [email protected].
Abstract: This study aimed to investigate the effects of learning environment (traditional and non-traditional classroom seating) and course experience on the learning effectiveness of undergraduates. This study also examined the effects of both variables on adaptability, creativity, and motivation; consequently, contribute to learning effectiveness. Overall, 483 undergraduates from a university in Taiwan participated in the survey. Findings evinced that the learning environment and course experience had significant positive influences on learning effectiveness. The relationship between the learning environment and learning effectiveness was partially mediated by adaptability; while creativity partially mediated the adaptability and learning effectiveness relationship. Furthermore, motivation was found to be partially mediated the course experience and learning effectiveness relationship; while, creativity partially mediated the motivation and learning effectiveness relationship. Results suggested that non-traditional classroom seating was promoting adaptability, creativity, and learning effectiveness of students. A good course experience can motivate students, promote creativity, and learning effectiveness.
