Fostering knowledge construction in university students through asynchronous discussion groups

2006 ◽  
Vol 46 (4) ◽  
pp. 349-370 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tammy Schellens ◽  
Martin Valcke
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Knowledge Construction ◽  
Discussion Groups ◽  
Asynchronous Discussion ◽  
Asynchronous Discussion Groups

scholarly journals The effects of two computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL) scripts on university students' critical thinking

2007 ◽  
Vol 11 (spe) ◽  
pp. 83-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tammy Schellens ◽  
Hilde Van Keer ◽  
Bram De Wever ◽  
Martin Valcke
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Collaborative Learning ◽  
University Students ◽  
Discussion Groups ◽  
Asynchronous Discussion ◽  
Computer Supported Collaborative Learning ◽  
Cscl Scripts ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Thinking Processes ◽  
Asynchronous Discussion Groups

The present study focuses on the use of two different types of scripts as possible ways to structure university students' discourse in asynchronous discussion groups and consequently promote their learning. More specifically, the aim of the study is to determine how requiring students to label their contributions by means of De Bono's Thinking Hats (script 1) and Weinberger's script for the construction of argumentation sequences (script 2) affects the ongoing critical thinking processes reflected in the discussion. The results suggest that both scripts successfully facilitated critical thinking. The results showed that the labeling condition (script 1) surpasses the argumentation script (script 2) with regard to the overall depth of critical thinking in the discussion, and the critical thinking processes during the stages of problem identification and problem integration in particular. Further, it can be argued that students in the labeling condition are engaged in more focused, more critical, and more practically-oriented discussions.

scholarly journals Structuring Asynchronous Discussion Groups by Introducing Roles

2008 ◽  
Vol 39 (6) ◽  
pp. 770-794 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bram De Wever ◽  
Tammy Schellens ◽  
Hilde Van Keer ◽  
Martin Valcke
Keyword(s):  
Discussion Groups ◽  
Asynchronous Discussion ◽  
Asynchronous Discussion Groups
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