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A Cognitive Apprenticeship Approach to Facilitating Web-Based Collaborative Problem Solving

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: Enhancing students ’ problem-solving abilities has been recognized as an important and challenging issue for technology-enhanced learning. Thus, previous research has attempted to address this issue by developing various mechanisms, among which a cognitive apprenticeship model can particularly enhance students ’ abilities. However, it is not clear whether such a mechanism is suitable for every learner. Thus, this study examines the effects of human factors on problem-solving effectiveness in the cognitive apprenticeship model. Among various human factors, this study focuses on cognitive styles, with an emphasis on Witken’s Field Dependence. The results indicate that Field Dependent learners can get great benefits from the cognitive apprenticeship model via collaborative learning. Implications for how to accommodate the needs of different cognitive style groups are discussed.

Authors: Fan Ray Kuo, Gwo Jen Hwang, Szu Chuang Chen, Sherry Y. Chen

Institutions: National University of Tainan, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology

Language: English

Topic: Learning Styles and Cognitive Differences

Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2153062972

FWCI: 8.433

Cites: 65

Cited by: 61

Related to: 10