Cooperative Learning in an Introductory Heat Transfer Class

1999 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert F. Boehm
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Cooperative Learning ◽  
Class Time

Abstract A description is given of an introductory heat transfer class offered in a “cooperative learning” format. The emphasis of the course was to develop analysis skills of the class members. Groups of three students spent most of the class time working problems collectively. Various aspects of arranging this type of course are summarized, including the steps to be taken prior to the beginning of the term, as well as those elements that were handled on a day-today basis. The benefits and drawbacks of this type of approach are outlined.

scholarly journals PENERAPAN PENDEKATAN KONTEKSTUAL DALAM MODEL PEMBELAJARAN KOOPERATIF TIPE JIGSAW UNTUK MENCAPAI HASIL BELAJAR MATERI PERPINDAHAN KALOR PADA SISWA KELAS VII SMP NEGERI 2 AMBON

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 208-223
Author(s):  
Nur Hamida Siregar
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Cooperative Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Quality Of Education ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Contextual Approach ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive

The quality of education in Indonesia was in the worst position in Asian from 12 countries surveyed in 2010 by PERC, so more efforts by teachers are needed to improve the quality of education. One of the efforts is through the application of good and appropriate learning models to the characteristics of subjects. This study aimed to determine the achievement of learning outcomes of heat transfer subject of students of class VII6 SMP Negeri 2 Ambon through application of a contextual approach in Jigsaw type cooperative learning model. This research was a quantitative descriptive, with 40 students. This study found that the average score of initial achievement was 29.22 (failed qualification). While during the learning process with Jigsaw cooperative learning model, the average cognitive achievement was 83.34 (good qualification), affective was 82.66 (good qualification), and psychomotor was 88.75 (good qualification). While there were formative test results obtained the average achievement score was 74.77 (sufficient qualification), and the average of the final score was 81.71 (good qualification). It can be concluded that the learning process by applying a contextual approach in Jigsaw type cooperative learning model was proven to help students in achieving the learning outcomes of heat transfer subject.

scholarly journals Student response to a cooperative learning element within a large physiology class setting: lessons learned

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 269-275 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Faadiel Essop ◽  
Leandrie Beselaar
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Learning ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Student Response ◽  
Student Groups ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Large Classes ◽  
Bachelor Of Science ◽  
Class Time ◽  
African Context ◽  
Physiology Students

Physiology students grapple with large amounts of subject content and hence memorize facts to pass examinations. In parallel, students display limited critical-thinking and creative skills, integration abilities, and/or a deeper engagement with subject content. This study aimed to assess the feasibility of introducing active learning methods (cooperative learning) in a relatively large class to final-year undergraduate physiology students (Bachelor of Science stream) at Stellenbosch University in South Africa. An assignment designed to enhance active and engaged learning was made available to the students ( n = 225) during the second week of a 5-wk cardiovascular physiology series of lectures. Students were instructed to freely form working groups ( n = 3/group) and the assignment was due by the end of the module. Student groups were expected and encouraged to continuously work on the assignment (outside class time). Three cooperative learning slots were also created during class time, with the lecturer and postgraduate students acting as guides. After the module, students anonymously completed an electronic questionnaire. This study revealed three major findings in terms of implementing cooperative learning in large classes within a South African context, i.e., 1) relatively good reception by students with some indication of group work; 2) it is logistically feasible in relatively large classes, although adequate support is crucial; and 3) additional measures need to be adopted to ensure its success.

Epistemic and relational conflicts in sharing identical vs. complementary information during cooperative learning

2002 ◽  
Vol 61 (3) ◽  
pp. 139-151 ◽  
Author(s):  
Céline Darnon ◽  
Céline Buchs ◽  
Fabrizio Butera
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Learning ◽  
Social Comparison ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Learning Task ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Complementary Information ◽  
Relational Conflict ◽  
The Social ◽  
The University

When interacting on a learning task, which is typical of several academic situations, individuals may experience two different motives: Understanding the problem, or showing their competences. When a conflict (confrontation of divergent propositions) emerges from this interaction, it can be solved either in an epistemic way (focused on the task) or in a relational way (focused on the social comparison of competences). The latter is believed to be detrimental for learning. Moreover, research on cooperative learning shows that when they share identical information, partners are led to compare to each other, and are less encouraged to cooperate than when they share complementary information. An epistemic vs. relational conflict vs. no conflict was provoked in dyads composed by a participant and a confederate, working either on identical or on complementary information (N = 122). Results showed that, if relational and epistemic conflicts both entailed more perceived interactions and divergence than the control group, only relational conflict entailed more perceived comparison activities and a less positive relationship than the control group. Epistemic conflict resulted in a more positive perceived relationship than the control group. As far as performance is concerned, relational conflict led to a worse learning than epistemic conflict, and - after a delay - than the control group. An interaction between the two variables on delayed performance showed that epistemic and relational conflicts were different only when working with complementary information. This study shows the importance of the quality of relationship when sharing information during cooperative learning, a crucial factor to be taken into account when planning educational settings at the university.

Current Progress in Cooperative Learning

1991 ◽  
Vol 36 (10) ◽  
pp. 860-861
Author(s):  
Morton Deutsch
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Learning
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