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Examining the Effects of Technology-Supported Cooperative Learning Method on Student Attitude
Erkan BAL

Last modified: 2016-05-04

Abstract


The purpose of this study is to determine the attitudes of candidate teachers taking computer lessons in the technology-supported collaborative learning environment towards collaborative learning.

The study has been conducted during Spring Term of 2013-2014 academic year with the participation of 1st year students from the Department of Mentally Handicapped Teaching at the Near East University. 15 of 40 participants are female and the remaining 25 are male students. The average age of the students is 20.

Students have been separated into 10 four-person groups. A group leader has been chosen for each group and it has been suggested to the groups to choose a subject based on their interests.

At the end of presentations made ​​in the class the lesson has been taught by working groups informing the class on their activities.In the last week of the course the scale for measuring students attitudes towards collaborative learning method has been applied.

Data gathered for this study by using the scale for measuring students attitudes towards collaborative learning method has been statistically analysed by using the SPSS 20 package. It has been observed that students being in interaction, different than traditional learning method, has improved their communication at school environment.


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