An Empirical Study of PMGCL Model to Promote Higher-Order Cognitive Engagement in Engineering Education
Cognitive engagement is an important indicator of group performance in collaborative learning.The study proposes a project-based multi-granularity collaborative learning model(PMGCL)that combines project-based learning with multi-granularity collaborative learning strategies to improve cognitive engagement and learning performance in design courses in engineering education.To validate the effectiveness of the model,data on learners'collaborative sessions while performing database system design are collected from an engineering design course.Data analysis shows that learners'higher-order cognitive engagement is continuously enhanced during group work based on the PMGCL model.In particular,reflective activities can greatly enhance learners'higher-order cognitive engagement.In addition,higher-order cognitive engagement in individual preparation and peer assessment can greatly improve group performance in collaboration.These findings are informative for the organization of collaborative learning activities.PMGCL strategies can enhance learners'higher-order cognitive engagement and group performance in engineering design courses.Teachers should focus on individual preparation and peer assessment activities to stimulate learners'higher-order cognitive engagement in these two types of activities,which can help learners make more progress in group collaboration.
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