Influence on Learning of a Collaborative Learning Method Comprising the Jigsaw Method and Problem-based Learning...

Area of Science:

• Educational Psychology
• Learning Sciences
• Higher Education Pedagogy

Background:

• Active learning strategies, including small group discussion (SGD), are integral to modern academic studies.
• Current assessments of SGD effectiveness primarily rely on quantitative methods like questionnaires and peer/self-evaluations.
• Qualitative data from student reports remain underutilized for analyzing knowledge acquisition processes in SGD.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the impact of integrating the jigsaw method with problem-based learning (PBL) on student learning attitudes.
• To explore the utility of text mining for analyzing qualitative student data in SGD.
• To understand how specific active learning methods influence knowledge acquisition and student performance.

Main Methods:

• Implemented a learning system combining the jigsaw method followed by PBL.
• Utilized text mining techniques to analyze the qualitative content of student reports.
• Assessed changes in student attitudes toward learning and depth of understanding.

Main Results:

• The sequential application of the jigsaw method before PBL significantly improved student attitudes toward learning.
• Students demonstrated a deeper understanding of the subject matter due to collaborative work within the SGD framework.
• Text mining effectively revealed the processes and methods of knowledge acquisition and student progress.

Conclusions:

• Combining the jigsaw method with PBL enhances student engagement and learning outcomes in SGD.
• Text mining offers a powerful tool for evaluating the effectiveness of pedagogical interventions and understanding student learning.
• Qualitative data analysis through text mining provides valuable insights for refining teaching methodologies.