Knowledge sharing behaviour among students in learning environments: a review of literature

Knowledge sharing is critical element for intellectual discourses. However, knowledge sharing is a demanding task that takes time and effort and requires students to be persistent and willing to interact with each other. Recognizing factors that impact knowledge sharing in learning communities is cr...

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Main Authors: Ghadirian, Hajar, Mohd Ayub, Ahmad Fauzi, Silong, Abu Daud, Abu Bakar, Kamariah, Hossein Zadeh, Ali Mohammad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Canadian Center of Science and Education 2014
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/34333/
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author Ghadirian, Hajar
Mohd Ayub, Ahmad Fauzi
Silong, Abu Daud
Abu Bakar, Kamariah
Hossein Zadeh, Ali Mohammad
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Mohd Ayub, Ahmad Fauzi
Silong, Abu Daud
Abu Bakar, Kamariah
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description Knowledge sharing is critical element for intellectual discourses. However, knowledge sharing is a demanding task that takes time and effort and requires students to be persistent and willing to interact with each other. Recognizing factors that impact knowledge sharing in learning communities is critical. This paper reviews the current literature on knowledge-sharing among students in learning environments, discusses possible factors affecting knowledge sharing behavior among students, and provides future research opportunities. A search of the literature was performed across the ERIC and Academic Search Premier. Empirical studies were included for review if they specifically examined the impact of possible sets of factors on knowledge sharing in learning environments. Key features of articles were classified at the four areas of emphasis: theoretical framework, context of the study, predictive variables, and conceptualization of knowledge sharing and its dimensions. This classification provides a means for educators, instructional designers and curriculums developers to identify key factors involved in successful knowledge sharing process. However, given the limited number of studies currently available, further research is required to establish clear conclusion and recommendation.
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spelling upm-343332015-12-10T06:31:50Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/34333/ Knowledge sharing behaviour among students in learning environments: a review of literature Ghadirian, Hajar Mohd Ayub, Ahmad Fauzi Silong, Abu Daud Abu Bakar, Kamariah Hossein Zadeh, Ali Mohammad Knowledge sharing is critical element for intellectual discourses. However, knowledge sharing is a demanding task that takes time and effort and requires students to be persistent and willing to interact with each other. Recognizing factors that impact knowledge sharing in learning communities is critical. This paper reviews the current literature on knowledge-sharing among students in learning environments, discusses possible factors affecting knowledge sharing behavior among students, and provides future research opportunities. A search of the literature was performed across the ERIC and Academic Search Premier. Empirical studies were included for review if they specifically examined the impact of possible sets of factors on knowledge sharing in learning environments. Key features of articles were classified at the four areas of emphasis: theoretical framework, context of the study, predictive variables, and conceptualization of knowledge sharing and its dimensions. This classification provides a means for educators, instructional designers and curriculums developers to identify key factors involved in successful knowledge sharing process. However, given the limited number of studies currently available, further research is required to establish clear conclusion and recommendation. Canadian Center of Science and Education 2014 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/34333/1/Knowledge%20Sharing%20Behaviour%20among%20Students%20in%20Learning.pdf Ghadirian, Hajar and Mohd Ayub, Ahmad Fauzi and Silong, Abu Daud and Abu Bakar, Kamariah and Hossein Zadeh, Ali Mohammad (2014) Knowledge sharing behaviour among students in learning environments: a review of literature. Asian Social Science, 10 (4). pp. 38-45. ISSN 1911-2017; ESSN: 1911-2025 http://ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/ass/article/view/33789 10.5539/ass.v10n4p38
spellingShingle Ghadirian, Hajar
Mohd Ayub, Ahmad Fauzi
Silong, Abu Daud
Abu Bakar, Kamariah
Hossein Zadeh, Ali Mohammad
Knowledge sharing behaviour among students in learning environments: a review of literature
title Knowledge sharing behaviour among students in learning environments: a review of literature
title_full Knowledge sharing behaviour among students in learning environments: a review of literature
title_fullStr Knowledge sharing behaviour among students in learning environments: a review of literature
title_full_unstemmed Knowledge sharing behaviour among students in learning environments: a review of literature
title_short Knowledge sharing behaviour among students in learning environments: a review of literature
title_sort knowledge sharing behaviour among students in learning environments: a review of literature
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