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Title: Undergraduate Student Perceptions of Cooperative Discussion Groups as a Classroom Engagement Tool
Language: English
Authors: C. Gregg, A. Bowling
Source: NACTA Journal. 2023 67:139-145.
Availability: North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture. 1014 6th Avenue, Huntington, WV 25701. Tel: 208-957-7001; e-mail: support@nacta.org; Web site: https://nactateachers.org/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 7
Publication Date: 2023
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Student Attitudes, Cooperative Learning, Discussion Groups, Learner Engagement, Classroom Communication, Reflection, Prompting, Learning Processes, Instructional Materials, Prior Learning, Teaching Methods
ISSN: 0149-4910
Abstract: The purpose of this project was to explore the experiences of students when facilitating class discussions through Cooperative Discussion Groups. In addition, students particularly compared their experiences within this class with their experiences in Whole Class Discussion in previous classes. Students participated in structured cooperative discussion groups and submitted three written answers to reflection prompts provided as an extra credit opportunity. Based on the written answers, select participants were then purposively sampled for semi-structured interviews. Upon data analysis, five themes arose that described what students took away from this teaching method. Among these themes include how student groups facilitated collaboration among peers, deepened understanding of course materials, and allowed students to reflect on not only their own past experiences but those of their classmates as well. The researchers encourage instructors to consider using this teaching method as they approach curricula that either includes the development of individual philosophies or class sessions where it would be valuable for students to listen to their classmates' experiences
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Entry Date: 2024
Accession Number: EJ1450778
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