Evaluating Learning Style-Based Grouping Strategies in Real-World Collaborative Learning Environment

2018 ◽  
pp. 227-239 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuta Taniguchi ◽  
Yiduo Gao ◽  
Kentaro Kojima ◽  
Shin’ichi Konomi
Keyword(s):  
Collaborative Learning ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Learning Style ◽  
Real World ◽  
Grouping Strategies ◽  
Collaborative Learning Environment

Using a stakeholder developed case study to develop soft skills

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (6) ◽  
pp. 862-882 ◽  
Author(s):  
Grant Samkin ◽  
Monique Keevy
Keyword(s):  
Collaborative Learning ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Real World ◽  
Financial Institution ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Ethical Behaviour ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Collaborative Learning Environment

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to illustrate the extent to which a case study developed by a financial institution and completed within a collaborative learning environment can be used to develop soft skills. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire research instrument comprising open and closed response questions was used to collect the data. Findings The case study developed by the external stakeholder was found to be useful in developing soft skills. The primary skills identified by respondents were decision-making, problem-solving, critical thinking, communication and research ability. However, the respondents believed that the collaborative learning element had the greatest impact on the development of skills, particularly ethical behaviour, professionalism and personal attributes. Research limitations/implications The results are not generalisable beyond the scope of the particular higher education institution in which the study was conducted and the country in which the study was situated. Additionally, this paper measured soft skills development through perceptions of participating students. An objective measurement of students’ immediate soft skills improvement is not considered. Nonetheless, the findings provide guidance to educators on how a case study developed by a financial institution and completed within a collaborative learning environment can be used to develop soft skills. Originality/value The paper makes three contributions. The first is to detail how a real-world case study with a substantial technical component can be used to develop soft skills. Second, the paper contributes to the real-world case study and collaborative learning elements literature and ascertains the effectiveness of both methods in developing various soft skills. Finally, the paper contributes to the limited literature on how external stakeholders can become involved in the development of accounting curriculum content.

scholarly journals Colaborative learning environment (CLE) en la asignatura de Fundamentos de gestión empresarial con la aplicación de m-learning y assessment feedback/feedforward mediante pares y sistemas de autorización presencial y virtual

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-30
Author(s):  
Sonia Martín Gómez ◽  
Cristina Masa Lorenzo
Keyword(s):  
Collaborative Learning ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Educación Superior ◽  
Redes Sociales ◽  
Educacion Superior ◽  
Assessment Feedback ◽  
Collaborative Learning Environment ◽  
Aprendizaje Colaborativo

Los cambios originados hace unos años con el Proceso de Bolonia y el establecimiento del Espacio Europeo de Educación Superior (eees) para lograr la convergencia y la comparabilidad en los sistemas educativos requieren introducir modificaciones en el proceso de aprendizaje tradicional. En este estudio se analiza cómo introducir esos cambios en la asignatura básica de Fundamentos de gestión empresarial, la cual se imparte en las facultades de Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales, aplicado al caso de la Universidad San Pablo-ceu. Para esto, se propone la creación de entornos colaborativos de aprendizaje (collaborative learning environment-cle), con la utilización para su desarrollo del aprendizaje colaborativo basado en problemas, mediante el uso de redes sociales a través de dispositivos móviles distintos (m-learning), y con la realización de feedback a fin de mejorar el aprendizaje entre los propios estudiantes y con el profesor a través de tutorías, bien sean presenciales o bien virtuales. Se trata de crear un entorno que incluya todos aquellos recursos que ayudan al alumno a buscar y organizar información y conocimiento. Estos recursos, que se pueden compartir con grupos de trabajo, en nuestro caso serán fundamentalmente redes sociales, dispositivos móviles y la plataforma virtual de la universidad a través de la cuál puede gestionarse y llevarse a cabo el proceso de formación. El curso funciona en dicha plataforma como un entorno exclusivo que contiene, entre otros medios, un sistema de mensajería interna y otro de foros, diseñados con el propósito de llevar a cabo tutorías individuales y colectivas.

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