Effects of role assignment in concept mapping mediated small group learning

This study addressed this research gap by assigning the roles of cognitive leader, metacognitive leader, and socio-emotional leader to students in concept mapping mediated small group learning. The study demonstrated the design and implementation of the role-based approach in an online learning environment. The evaluation results evidenced the feasibility of the role-based approach and its usefulness in improving socio-emotional experiences in small group learning. The insignificant effects of the approach on cognitive and metacognitive aspects of group interaction indicated the need to investigate the strategies for role assignment and implementation of role duties to determine whether and how these issues might affect the effectiveness of the role-based approach.
Source: The Internet and Higher Education - Category: Information Technology Source Type: research