Negotiating about shared knowledge in a cooperative learning environment

Author(s):  
Hans-Rüdiger Pfister ◽  
Martin Wessner ◽  
Torsten Holmer ◽  
Ralf Steinmetz
2005 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 151-165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nen-Chen Richard Hwang ◽  
Gladie Lui ◽  
Marian Yew Jen Wu Tong

This study examines whether cooperative learning can improve the learning outcomes of students in a passive learning environment. One hundred seventy-two accounting students who were attending a major Hong Kong university participated in this study. Using a 2 × 2 between-subjects experimental design, this study finds that students who were taught using a cooperative learning approach significantly outperformed those who were taught using a traditional lecture format. Moreover, the results of this study indicate that the students in cooperative learning sessions performed significantly better in answering indirect application-type questions than those in traditional lecture sessions. Overall, the results of this experiment suggest that cooperative learning is an effective teaching pedagogy for delivering accounting topics in a passive learning environment. The implications of this study for accounting education and the directions for future research are also discussed.


2003 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 78-82
Author(s):  
Deborah A. Moore ◽  
Maria C. Schwarz

MY FAVORITE SEQUENCE OF LESSONS involves fun and creative activities that are both interesting and accessible to middle school students. The activities described in this article give a teacher one week's worth of lessons that allow geometry and measurement as well as ratio and proportion to be addressed in a cooperative learning environment. These lessons integrate science and mathematics with hands-on exploration using manipulatives.


2007 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 153-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joyce van der Laan Smith ◽  
Roxanne M. Spindle

1988 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
David K. Dodd

A panel discussion in which students describe their own bereavement experiences is discussed. The purpose of this activity is to sensitize class members to bereavement issues and to discuss interpersonal responses that can provide emotional support for grieving individuals. Audience members have responded positively to the activity, reporting that it provides valuable information and increases confidence in their ability to respond to the bereaved. Panelists respond favorably to the opportunity to share their experiences and to function in a teaching capacity. Finally, by encouraging appropriate self-disclosure in a cooperative learning environment, the activity also seems to enhance class morale.


2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 83-91
Author(s):  
Susidamaiyanti Susidamaiyanti

One of the challenges in teaching English as a foreign language to students in Indonesia is the existence of Foreign Language Anxiety (FLA) that are faced by students at any level of education. FLA has hindered the students in mastering English, especially in Speaking Skill, it is shown by their performances in the class which are too nervous, shy, unwilling to participate and lack of confidence.Gardner and McIntyre,(1987) stated that FLA negatively impacts the quality of learning and is a critical factor in learners’ success or failure in learning a foreign language. Based on the aforementioned statements, it means reducing students’ language anxiety can enhance their overall learning experience and improve motivation and achievement.Thus, for many years, some researchers have attempted to find the most suitable techniques and methods to help students overcome this problem. Some of which is by providing them a conducive learning environment, the culture of caring and of course, a non-threatening atmosphere in the classroom. For that reason, this paper isintended to propose a technique to reduce the students’ anxiety; that is cooperative learning. By using cooperative learning, it is expected that it can overcome this problem, as this technique offers a good language-learning environment in which the process of learning dealing with cooperativeness rather than competitiveness. This is in line with Krashen (1982). He, through his Affective Filter Hypothesis, contends that one of the factors of language acquisition to happen is in a low-filter language-learning environment.


2017 ◽  
pp. 66
Author(s):  
Syahruddin Syahruddin

The purpose of this study was to explain/describe the process of software development NHT type cooperative learning environment based on the subject matter of colloidal systems and to acquire the NHT type cooperative learning environment based on the subject matter of colloidal systems valid, practical and effective. Development of the learning device colloid chemistry system at SMK Negeri 6 Takalar based on the key steps in the development of 4-D model study were divided into four stages, namely: pendefenisian (define), the design (design), development (develop), and dissemination (disseminate). Developed learning tools that RPP, BS, LKS and THB validated by two experts with the results of the assessment were valid category. From the analysis of the feasibility study is in the high category with an average value of 4.09 and meet practical criteria. Student activities, student responses, and the ability to manage learning teacher at the high category and the level of success in field trials showed that mastery learning TKJ XI grade students of SMK Negeri 6 Takalar is 83.33% met the criteria of effectiveness. On analyzing the response of teachers to the learning device obtained a percentage of 81.99% which means the positive response of teachers are at very high category. Based on the criteria used to assess learning device that generated the validity, effectiveness and practicality, then the learning device developed meets the criteria for a valid, practical, and effective.


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