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Exploring the effect of three scaffoldings on the collaborative problem-solving processes in China's higher education
Fan Ouyang1, Zixuan Chen1, Mengting Cheng1
1College of Education, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058 Zhejiang China.
International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education
|November 15, 2021
Summary
This study explored how different scaffolding methods impact collaborative problem-solving (CPS) among Chinese university students. Idea-centered scaffolding most effectively enhanced connections between idea contribution, metacognitive regulation, and knowledge artifact behaviors for better CPS quality.
Area of Science:
- Educational Psychology
- Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning
Background:
- Collaborative problem-solving (CPS) is crucial for developing critical skills like self-regulation and teamwork.
- Various scaffolding techniques exist to support CPS, but their comparative effects require further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the impact of minimal-guided, task-oriented, and idea-oriented scaffoldings on Chinese university students' online CPS activities.
- To understand how different scaffoldings influence collaboration processes and outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a multi-method approach to examine online CPS activities.
- Implemented and compared three distinct scaffolding strategies: minimal-guided, task-oriented, and idea-oriented.
Main Results:
- The study revealed complex collaborative dynamics across all three scaffolding conditions.
- Idea-centered scaffolding demonstrated a significant positive effect on linking idea contribution, metacognitive regulation, and knowledge artifact behaviors.
- These linked behaviors are identified as key determinants of enhanced CPS quality.
Conclusions:
- Instructional design for CPS should be culturally sensitive and consider time constraints.
- Effective facilitation of CPS requires careful attention to student self-regulation capabilities.
Keywords:
Collaborative problem-solvingHigher educationIdea-oriented scaffoldingInstructional scaffoldingOnline collaborative learningTask-oriented scaffoldingMore Related Videos
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