Influence Mechanism of Collaborative Problem-Solving on College Students'Critical Thinking:An Analysis of Moderated Mediating Effects
Collaborative problem-solving is a widely used teaching method for cultivating critical thinking,but its practical effects have not yet met expectations in general problem-oriented teaching.Reasons might be the complex nature of collaborative problem-solving involves the interplay of multiple factors,such as students'motivation,social interaction,and the use of ICT(information and commu-nications technology).Based in social constructivism and self-determination theory,this article explored the influence of collaborative problem-solving on critical thinking,and how motivation,social interaction,and ICT use interplay on mediating effects.A self-developed questionnaire was used to assess the critical thinking level,collaborative problem-solving experience,motivation,social interaction,and ICT use of 700 undergraduate students.PLS-SEM was employed for data analysis.Results showed that motivation and social interaction played a mediating role in the relationship between collaborative problem-solving and critical thinking,whereas the use of ICT was found to have a negative moderating effect on the relationships between collaborative problem-solving and both social interaction and critical thinking.The findings highlight the influence mechanism of collaborative problem-solving on critical thinking.It is expected to provide theoretical and practical insights for educators seeking to cultivate students'critical thinking through collaborative problem-solving ap-proaches.
collaborative problem-solving(CPS)critical thinkinginformation and communications technology(ICT)motivationsocial interaction
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