Journal article
Promoting effective collaborative case-based learning at university: A metacognitive intervention
Studies in Higher Education, Vol.38(6), pp.870-889
2013
Abstract
The use of student-led collaborative learning activities at university level has increased dramatically in recent decades. However, whether such activities foster engagement in self-regulated, deep-learning practices remains contentious, with evidence that desirable learning outcomes are often not achieved. A metacognitive intervention was designed to induce groups of students to engage in productive learning from each other, while working on a clinical case-based group assignment. The intervention introduced students to a twofold metacognitive strategy aimed at enhancing learning through meaning making in group interactions and high-level questioning. The research involved a semi-experimental design, with a previous student cohort providing control data. Observation and self-report data converged to show that the intervention led to increased time spent on case content-discussion, but not at the desired deep level. The intervention's positive impact was also evident in self-reports of personal goals, perceived difficulty of the assignment, group and task challenges, and evaluations of learning.
Details
- Title
- Promoting effective collaborative case-based learning at university: A metacognitive intervention
- Authors/Creators
- D.K. Khosa (Author/Creator)S.E. Volet (Author/Creator)
- Publication Details
- Studies in Higher Education, Vol.38(6), pp.870-889
- Publisher
- Carfax Publishing Ltd.
- Identifiers
- 991005543327907891
- Copyright
- 2011 Society for Research into Higher Education
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Education; School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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- 6.11 Education & Educational Research
- 6.11.31 Self-Regulated Learning
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