Gradual learning of science in a CSCL environment and the quest of epistemologically sophisticated learners

Athanassios Mol, Christina Stathopoulou, Vassileios P. Kollias, Stella Vosniadou

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Abstract

We have implemented an instructional design for teaching mechanics that combines a Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) environment with traditional instruction. We detected superior performance compared with traditional teaching alone and found evidence in favor of the position that certain kinds of epistemological beliefs held by students can inhibit the full realization of CSCL environments' potential. Our research points to the need of addressing instructionally students' epistemological beliefs in order to increase the efficiency of many modern learning environments.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings 3rd IEEE International Conference on Advanced Technologies
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Number of pages1
ISBN (Print)0-7695-1967-9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2003
Externally publishedYes
Event3rd IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, ICALT 2003 - Athens, Greece
Duration: 9 Jul 200311 Jul 2003
Conference number: 3rd

Conference

Conference3rd IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, ICALT 2003
Country/TerritoryGreece
CityAthens
Period9/07/0311/07/03

Keywords

  • Collaborative work
  • Cognitive science
  • Education
  • Robustness
  • Electronic mail
  • Computer aided instruction
  • Psychology
  • Resists
  • Testing
  • Computer science

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