Prof. Dr. Mohamed A. Arteimi
Libyan Academy of Graduate Studies
www.arteimi.info Presented at the International conference
ICEMI-2014, Hong Kong
February 15th , 2014
Definition of cooperative learning
Clarification
Benefits of Cooperative Learning
Characteristics of Cooperative Learning
Elements of Cooperative Learning
Case study at Libyan Academy of Graduate studies
Emotional Intelligence and Cooperative Learning
conclusion
What is cooperative learning ?
Clarification
Cooperative Learning is
Cooperative Learning Is not
Individual and group accountability
? A group of students sit together but individually work on separate assignments
Positive interdependence (swim or sink together)
? Is not a group led by one student who completes the work individually, leaving the others far away
Interpersonal and group skills
Group processing
Employers target important requirements for employability such as:
Problem solving
Communication
Collaboration and team work
Interpersonal & social skills
Time management
Therefore students should develop these skills as part of their Learning process.
Cooperative Learning strategy is set to develop the above mentioned skills.
Collective (group) processing(Decision making, conflict management )
Equal opportunity for success
Individual accountability
Social skills (team work)
It has been :
• successfully used in language learning,
• investigated in Multimedia studies for web site design
• Used in teaching chemistry
• Applied in teaching civil engineering courses
1- Long-term cooperative learning
(groups lasting for several weeks OR one semester OR one year)
2-Temporary cooperative learning
(groups are temporary, ad hoc, lasting for one session OR one class period
Students enrolled at the Libyan Academy for M. Sc degree in Information Technology
Two courses: E-Commerce & Web Application Security
Total (24) students
several projects such as:
- stylish women -Electronic yellow pages
- Digital Library - online store for electronic appliances
-Lecturer defines a project and clarifies goals
-Students form the groups by inviting other colleagues to join their group
-Each team is made up of 3, 4, or 5 students
-Adopting multifunctional structure/ Jigsaw approach
-Each student on the team becomes an expert on certain topics
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Leader
Note taker/Project presenter
Checker/Project Evaluator
Timer
Report writer
Verbal-propositional
intelligence
Spacial-performance
intelligence
Social intelligence
Intelligence type Capability & perception Effect
Linguistic Words & Language yes
Logical -Mathematical Logic & numbers yes
Musical Sound, music & rhythm ?
Bodily- kinesthetic Body movement control ?
Spacial - Visual Images & space ?
Interpersonal Other people’s feelings yes
Intrapersonal Self awareness yes
Naturalist Natural environment ?
Spiritual/ Existential Religion & ultimate issues ?
Moral Ethics, humanity & value of life ?
? Means the effect needs to be studied experimentally
() Reaching the class early
() Leadership behaviour
() Teaching Technique
() E-mail correspondence
Project-based learning methodology
Essential factors that prompts success while completing course using cooperative learning are:project based
Team work is an essential ingredient
Well defined project objectives
Regular monitoring for the progress and contribution for members of the group by team presentations and weekly progress reports
Good Time management
Emotional Intelligence( self awareness, self regulation, empathy, motivation, social skills)
() More effort has to be spent on integrating CL with learning management systems such as Moodle
() there is a need for conflict resolution mechanism when the re is a conflict within a group
() No optimal learning method, but we are confident that knowledge constructed through CL is beneficial for individuals replicable skills and knowledge retention