Group Discussion in a Blended Environment in Engineering Education

TEM Journal ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 508-516
Author(s):  
Deepti Mishra ◽  
Gonca Gokce Menekse Dalveren ◽  
Frode S. Volden ◽  
Carly Grace Allen
Keyword(s):  
Engineering Education ◽  
Group Process ◽  
Eye Gaze ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Verbal Cues ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Seating Arrangement ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Group Members

Group work is a necessary element of engineering education and group members need information about one another, group process, shared attention and mutual understanding during group discussions. There are several important elements for establishing and maintaining a group discussion such as participant’s role, seating arrangement, verbal and non-verbal cues, eye gaze, gestures etc. The present study investigates these elements for identifying the behavior of group members in a blend of traditional face-to-face discussion along with computer supported cooperative work (CSCW) setting. The results of this study have shown that, speaking duration is the key factor for identifying the leadership in a group and participants mostly used eye gazes for turn taking. Although this study is a mix of face-to-face and CSCW discussion setting, participants mostly behave like faceto- face group discussion. However, unlike the previous studies involving face-to-face discussion, the relation between seating arrangement and amount of attention is not apparent from the data during this study.

Equal Performance, Different Grade: Women’s Performance in Discussion Perceived Worse Than Men’s

2021 ◽  
pp. 014616722199221
Author(s):  
Angela R. Dorrough ◽  
Monika Leszczyńska ◽  
Sandra Werner ◽  
Lovis Schaeffer ◽  
Anna-Sophie Galley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Group Discussion ◽  
Selection Procedure ◽  
Similar Degree ◽  
Female Group ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Female Performance ◽  
Group Members ◽  
Hidden Profile ◽  
Perceived Helpfulness

We investigate how men and women are evaluated in group discussions. In five studies ( N = 761) using a variant of a Hidden Profile Task, we find that, when experimentally and/or statistically controlling for actual gender differences in behavior, the female performance in a group discussion is devalued in comparison to male performance. This was observed for fellow group members (Study 1) and outside observers (Studies 2–5), in both primarily student (Studies 1, 4, and 5) and mixed samples (Studies 2 and 3), for different measures of performance (perceived helpfulness of the contribution, for work-related competence), across different discussion formats (preformulated chat messages, open chat), and when controlling for the number of female group members (Study 5). In contrast to our hypothesis, we did not find a moderating effect of selection procedure in that women were devalued to a similar degree in both situations with a women’s quota and without.

scholarly journals MOTIF PEREMPUAN BERKENDARA SEPEDA MOTOR TANPA HELM: STUDI KASUS DI KOTA SIDOARJO, JAWA TIMUR

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 72
Author(s):  
Irvan Rifai ◽  
Fajar Santoso
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Social Rules ◽  
Online Newspapers ◽  
Primary Data Analysis ◽  
Key Factor

This case study is aimed at revealing motives of women riding motor bike without helmet in Sidoarjo, East Java. The data in this study are garnered through interviews, focus group discussions, observation, and artefact including online newspapers, whilst thematic analysis is utilised as a primary data analysis. The findings of the study indicate that; first, distance from home to school is a most salient motive of women riding bike without helmet. Second, the absence of policeman on the street is a key factor of not wearing helmet. Third, social identity is another reason for not wearing helmet. Fourth, styles and its influence of feeling discomfort of wearing helmet. Fifth, social rules and its impracticality of not wearing helmet. The findings of this study are expected to have contributions of the ways to educate people about safety riding by involving students, students’ parents, teachers and or stakeholders. This study, however, cannot represent all women perspectives of not wearing helmet when riding motor bike within Indonesia. Further research, therefore, is expected to consider areas and characteristics which might differ from the present study. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengungkap motif perempuan pengendara sepeda motor tanpa helm di daerah Kabupaten Sidoarjo, Jawa Timur, dengan menggunakan metode wawancara, Focus Group Discussion, observasi, dan analisis terhadap tulisan-tulisan yang ada di media sosial, seperti koran online. Analisis yang dilakukan menggunakan metode analisis tematik. Dari hasil analisis data diperoleh 5 tema yang menjadi pembahasan pada penelitian ini, yaitu: pertama, Jarak dari rumah ke sekolah menjadi pertimbangan utama responden tidak memakai helm; kedua, Kehadiran aparat kepolisian dan motif tidak memakai helm; ketiga, Identitas sosial sebagai alasan tidak memakai helm; keempat, style dan pengaruh ketidaknyamanan memakai helm; dan ke lima, aturan sosial dan ketidakpraktisan memakai helm. Hasil penelitian ini diharapkan bisa memberikan kontribusi informasi terhadap upaya mengedukasi masyarakat dalam keselamatan berkendara sepeda motor dengan melibatkan peran serta siswa, orang tua siswa, guru dan pemangku kepentingan. Namun demikian, dikarenakan penelitian ini terbatas pada studi kasus di Kota Sidoarjo, terdapat kemungkinan bahwa hasil yang diperoleh tidak dapat merepresentasikan perspektif perempuan pengendara sepeda motor di kota-kota lain di Indonesia. Untuk itu, penelitian ini diharapkan dapat dilanjutkan untuk kota-kota yang mempunya karakteristik berbeda dengan lokasi penelitian ini.

scholarly journals Students’ Perceptions of Social Presence in Blended Learning Courses in a Tanzanian Medical College

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (09) ◽  
pp. 107
Author(s):  
Mustapha Almasi ◽  
Chang Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Social Presence ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Open Communication ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Affective Expression ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Motivation And Learning

Social presence in a blended learning involves construction of learning through student sharing, interaction and support thus improving students’ motivation, and learning. This study examines students’ perceptions of social presence (SP) in blended learning courses (BL) in a medical college in Tanzania. Three research questions are addressed: are there significant differences in the reported scores of social presences among students based on gender, age and year of study? How is social presence encouraged in the BL medical courses? How is social presence associated with students’ learning in the BL medical courses? Following a mixed method, Social Presence Scale and Focus Group Discussion were in data collection. BL in these courses included face-to- face lectures, student online and face-to-face group discussions, laboratory practices, team-based learning (TBL), and online exams. The study involved 144 medical students. Survey results showed no significant differences in the reported scores of social presences based on their characteristics. However, affective expression and open communication were more valued than group cohesion elements of SP. Qualitative results show that social presence was encouraged through provision of group assignments, teacher online activities, and students’ group discussions. Through social presence and interaction, students learnt various concepts, examination questions in both online and in face-to-face discussions. The conclusion is that students’ characteristics are not crucial, however, group discussion and social presence influence their learning.

scholarly journals Profile of Cooperation Ability in Fourth Grade Students in Learning Entrepreneurship at Brecong 2 State Elementary School

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 175
Author(s):  
Rizki Kurnianto ◽  
Siti Fatimah
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Fourth Grade ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Fourth Grade Students ◽  
Group Members ◽  
Academic Year

<p><em>The purpose of this study is to describe the profile of students' cooperative skills in entrepreneurial learning. This research approach is a qualitative approach and type of descriptive research. The subjects of this study were the fourth grade students of Brecong State Elementary School 2 Academic Year 2019/2020. The object of this study is the ability of students to collaborate in learning entrepreneurship. Data analysis was performed using descriptive techniques and existing data in the form of qualitative data from the observation sheets and student questionnaires, which were then described. The results showed that overall the ability of students to collaborate in learning entrepreneurship with "good" criteria with a percentage of 82.75% using the group discussion method. This can be seen from observations that show that students are able to participate in groups, interact face-to-face with their groups, accept responsibility, conduct deliberations, and help each other group members.</em></p>

Using Computer-Mediated Groups to Improve University Processes

2008 ◽  
pp. 78-92
Author(s):  
Ned Kock ◽  
James Corner
Keyword(s):  
Group Process ◽  
Leadership Skills ◽  
Computer Mediation ◽  
Process Redesign ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Computer Mediated ◽  
Group Members ◽  
Process Methodology ◽  
Running Cost ◽  
Operational Issues

We describe in this chapter an action research study of a computer-mediated business process redesign (BPR) group in a New Zealand university. The BPR group used an integrated BPR framework, which comprises a group process methodology, called MetaProi, and an asynchronous groupware tool. BPR group members were from two different departments and successfully redesigned two course-related processes. The study reveals some possible effects of computer mediation on groups that are particularly relevant for managers of distributed BPR projects, namely, lower demand for leadership skills, much lower overall running cost, and much lower degree of interaction. No impact on group effectiveness was observed. The study also indicates that computer mediation lowers barriers to and, in turn, fosters interdepartmental communication, which creates a suitable context for the occurrence of other BPR groups involving different departments. On the other hand, the study indicates that those groups lead to more threats to management, an effect that may lead to lack of support from managers for future BPR groups. Finally, the study suggests that strategic BPR groups, as opposed to those dealing with local operational issues, can better benefit from computer mediation when this is combined with face-to-face and other types of vocal interaction.

Comparing Group Discussion in Virtual and Physical Environments

2009 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 286-293 ◽  
Author(s):  
Doron Friedman ◽  
Yuval Karniel ◽  
Amit Lavie Dinur
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Environments ◽  
Virtual World ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Physical World ◽  
Political Discussion ◽  
Collaborative Virtual Environments ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Physical Environments ◽  
Similarities And Differences

One of the main promises of collaborative virtual environments (CVEs) is that they would decrease the need for travel and face-to-face meetings. In this study we aim at comparing the dynamics and content of group discussions in desktop virtual environments with physical-world discussions. We have conducted an experiment in which four groups of 7–12 participants each carried out a political discussion on the same topic; specifically, global warming. Two groups conducted the experiment in a face-to-face setting and two other groups conducted a similar discussion inside the virtual world SecondLife ( http://www.secondlife.com ). Virtual-world discussions were found to include shorter sentences on average, have a smaller number of themes discussed, discuss a smaller number of themes in depth, and require a longer time for discussion threads to form. In this paper we provide a quantitative analysis of the similarities and differences between virtual-world and physical-world discussions.

scholarly journals Pemberdayaan Sampah Plastik di Desa Handil Terusan Menjadi Ecobric

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 1566-1572
Author(s):  
Miranti Rasyid ◽  
Alifa Sukma Al-Insyirah
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Community Service ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Plastic Waste ◽  
Service Program ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Interview Method ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Long Time

Permasalahan yang diangkat dalam Program Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat Kondisi Luar Biasa tahun 2020 adalah pemanfaatan sampah menjadi ecobrick yang bertujuan untuk mengembangkan potensi desa melalui pemanfaatan plastic yang dapat didaur ulang menjadi bahan kerajinan atau benda yang dapat bermanfaat untuk kehidupan sehari-hari. Program pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini menggunakan metode wawancara kepada pihak desa melalui pertemuan tatap muka. Langkah-langkah pelaksanaan program pengabdian masyarakat dengan melakukan depth interview, analisis hasil wawancara, melakukan focus group discussion, pengumpulan sampah plastik, perakitan ecobrick. Hasil dari program pengabdian masyarakat ialah Sampah plastik yang membutuhkan waktu lama untuk terurai dapat bermanfaat untuk menjadi benda bermanfaat bernilai ekonomis dan menjadi potensi desa.   The issue raised in the Extraordinary Conditions Community Service Program 2020 is the use of waste into ecobricks which aims to develop village potential through the use of plastic that can be recycled into craft materials or objects that can be useful for everyday life. This community service program uses the interview method to the village party through face-to-face meetings. The steps for implementing the community service program are conducting in-depth interviews, analyzing interview results, conducting focus group discussions, collecting plastic waste, assembling ecobricks. The result of the community service program is that plastic waste that takes a long time to decompose can be useful to become useful objects that are economically viable and become village potential.

It’s All About Communication: A Mixed-Methods Approach to Collaboration Between Volunteers and Staff in Pediatric Palliative Care

2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (7) ◽  
pp. 951-958 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dorothee Meyer ◽  
Pia Schmidt ◽  
Boris Zernikow ◽  
Julia Wager
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Pediatric Palliative Care ◽  
Building Relationships ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Quality Patient Care ◽  
Key Factor

Background: Multidisciplinary teamwork is considered central to pediatric palliative care. Although different studies state that volunteers play an essential role in palliative care, little is known about the collaboration between volunteers and staff. Aim: This study aims to explore and compare the perspectives of volunteers and staff regarding collaboration in a pediatric palliative care unit. Design: A mixed-methods approach was chosen to appropriately reflect the complex aspects of collaboration. Setting/Participants: Both face-to-face interviews with staff who work together with volunteers and a group discussion with all volunteers were conducted. These were supplemented by 2 questionnaires designed for this study that examined participants’ characteristics and their estimation of what information volunteers need before they meet a patient. Results: Nine staff members and 7 volunteers participated in this study. Their ideas of collaboration could be grouped into 3 categories: (i) factual level of collaboration, (ii) relationship level of collaboration, and (iii) overall appraisal of collaboration (suggestions for improvement). Conclusion: Communication can be considered a key factor in successful collaboration between volunteers and staff. Because many patients in pediatric palliative care units are not able to communicate verbally, good information flow between volunteers and staff is crucial for ensuring quality patient care. Moreover, communication is the key to establishing a team philosophy by clarifying roles and building relationships between volunteers and staff.

scholarly journals ANALYSING THE CADENCE OF GROUP CONFLICTS ACROSS GENDER DURING ONLINE LEARNING

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Noor Hanim Rahmat ◽  
Norhartini Aripin ◽  
Zarina Razlan ◽  
Mazlen Arepin ◽  
Eliyas S. Mohandas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Group Work ◽  
Group Formation ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
The World

It has been two years since the world has been forced to cope with doing things online. Even in normal face-to-face group discussions, participants face difficulties and conflicts, and now online learning has not made it any easier. This study explores the ups and downs in group discussion. 72 participants responded to a survey to find out how they perceive the conflicts in group formation. The findings in this study revealed that there were significant differences the norming stage and also performing & adjourning stage. In addition to that, the total mean score showed interesting differences across gender. Not all group formations with different genders go through conflicts. Not all team members with the same gender are conflict-free. Sometimes discussions/some activities are more difficult to carry out because of conflicts across genders are not properly addressed. Then again, not all group conflicts are negative. Conflicts are good in several ways. The conversations improve the communication and negotiation skills of the team members. In addition to that, defending for one’s point helps to sharpen critical thinking skills. The findings in this study cannot be generalized for all situations in group work. This study can be a springboard for more group formation and group conflicts research. <p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0860/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

Supporting the Use of Rudimentary Vocalizations

2014 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 132-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren Zubow ◽  
Richard Hurtig
Keyword(s):  
Rett Syndrome ◽  
Visual Cues ◽  
Acoustic Analysis ◽  
Eye Gaze ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Primary Research ◽  
Multiple Modalities ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Perceptual Judgments ◽  
The Face

Children with Rett Syndrome (RS) are reported to use multiple modalities to communicate although their intentionality is often questioned (Bartolotta, Zipp, Simpkins, & Glazewski, 2011; Hetzroni & Rubin, 2006; Sigafoos et al., 2000; Sigafoos, Woodyatt, Tuckeer, Roberts-Pennell, & Pittendreigh, 2000). This paper will present results of a study analyzing the unconventional vocalizations of a child with RS. The primary research question addresses the ability of familiar and unfamiliar listeners to interpret unconventional vocalizations as “yes” or “no” responses. This paper will also address the acoustic analysis and perceptual judgments of these vocalizations. Pre-recorded isolated vocalizations of “yes” and “no” were presented to 5 listeners (mother, father, 1 unfamiliar, and 2 familiar clinicians) and the listeners were asked to rate the vocalizations as either “yes” or “no.” The ratings were compared to the original identification made by the child's mother during the face-to-face interaction from which the samples were drawn. Findings of this study suggest, in this case, the child's vocalizations were intentional and could be interpreted by familiar and unfamiliar listeners as either “yes” or “no” without contextual or visual cues. The results suggest that communication partners should be trained to attend to eye-gaze and vocalizations to ensure the child's intended choice is accurately understood.

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