Experience of cooperative learning in engineering |
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| Authors: | Rocio Maceiras Angeles Cancela Santiago Urréjola Angel Sánchez |
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| Institution: | 1. Chemical Engineering Department , University of Vigo , Vigo, 36200, Spain;2. Mechanical Engineering Department , University of Vigo , Vigo, 36200, Spain |
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| Abstract: | The objective of this work is to share the authors’ experience towards a different mode of teaching/learning method. Cooperative learning (Jigsaw) was employed on the University of Vigo's fourth-year engineering students. The results of the experience show that cooperative learning is quite a viable alternative to the classical way of lecturing at the university when the number of students is not too high. The authors’ observation indicates that students did not show a lot of interest towards the new learning style but their resistance changed once they began the activity. The Jigsaw method has proved to be a useful tool for improving the learning process so that students have the opportunity to participate actively in the learning activities. |
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| Keywords: | chemical engineering cooperative learning Jigsaw learning method |
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