utilizing cooperative learning for Information Technology graduate studies

1. 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

2.  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

3. What is cooperative learning ?

4. 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

5. 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.

6. Collective (group) processing(Decision making, conflict management )
Equal opportunity for success
Individual accountability
Social skills (team work)

7. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. -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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12. Leader
Note taker/Project presenter
Checker/Project Evaluator
Timer
Report writer

13. Verbal-propositional
intelligence
Spacial-performance
intelligence
Social intelligence

14. 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

15. () Reaching the class early
() Leadership behaviour
() Teaching Technique
() E-mail correspondence

16. Project-based learning methodology

17. 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)

18. () 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