Applying a Collaborative Learning Model to a Course Development Project.

Autor/in	Kubota, Kenichi
Titel	Applying a Collaborative Learning Model to a Course Development Project.
Quelle	(1991), (26 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
Schlagwörter	Computer Assisted Instruction; Cooperative Learning; Electronic Mail; Feedback; Higher Education; Instructional Development; Interaction; Learning Theories; Microcomputers; Prior Learning; Qualitative Research; Special Education; Student Characteristics; Teacher Role + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Computer based training; Computerunterstützter Unterricht; Kooperatives Lernen; Elektronischer Briefkasten; Hochschulbildung; Hochschulsystem; Hochschulwesen; Teaching improvement; Unterrichtsentwicklung; Interaktion; Learning theory; Lerntheorie; Vorkenntnisse; Qualitative Forschung; Special needs education; Sonderpädagogik; Sonderschulwesen; Lehrerrolle
Abstract	This paper presents the results of a qualitative study of the interaction between computer assisted instruction (CAI) and cooperative learning. The constructivist perspective is discussed in relation to other learning theories, and is emphasized as the theoretical basis for the study because of its focus on prior learning, student characteristics, and the changing role of the teacher. Two college courses, one in critical reading and one in special education, were chosen for instructional development. A computer mediated communication system was used for course activities such as class discussion via electronic mail, student journals, and focus group discussions. The two courses offered some interesting contrasts which would help to understand how to implement the constructivist pedagogy. It was concluded that several factors must be considered in order to successfully utilize the constructivist cooperative learning model; these include changes in teaching practice, evaluation and feedback processes, and training and follow-up help in the use of microcomputers and the communication system. (38 references) (DB)
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC