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The Impact of Cognitive Group Awareness on Communication, Coordination, and Learning Outcomes of Primary School Students in the Netherlands

Wekamp, M.M.J. (2024) The Impact of Cognitive Group Awareness on Communication, Coordination, and Learning Outcomes of Primary School Students in the Netherlands.

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Abstract:Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) can be seen as a promising approach in education. That is e.g. because CSCL can have a positive impact on the development of collaboration skills, and learning outcomes (Kolodner, 2007; Sangin et al., 2011). However, students can also face challenges in CSCL, concerning e.g. communication and coordination (Erkens et al., 2005; Janssen et al., 2007). One way to overcome these challenges is by promoting Cognitive Group Awareness (CGA). Therefore, this mixed-method study investigated three research questions: “Is there a difference in the communication/coordination/learning outcomes between a group of eleven-year-old primary school students that is supported by CGA in CSCL, and a group that is not supported by CGA in CSCL?” Based on prior research, it was hypothesised that CGA would have a positive effect on all dependent variables. However, the results showed the opposite. Thus, all three hypotheses were rejected. One explanation could be that the students were not supported enough. It was namely found that some students did not know what to do with the CGA support offered. Thus, based on the current study, it is recommended to e.g. support and monitor students in their communication and coordination process, and the usage of CGA.
Item Type:Essay (Master)
Faculty:BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences
Subject:01 general works, 05 communication studies, 15 history, 70 social sciences in general, 81 education, teaching
Programme:Educational Science and Technology MSc (60023)
Link to this item:https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/102264
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