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Collaborative Learning in an Introductory Database Course: A Study with Think-Pair-Share and Team Peer Review

Year: 2022

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: The learning outcomes of introductory database courses are quite broad, encompassing very diverse abilities and skills. For increasing the effectiveness of learning w.r.t. the different skills and ensuring continuous engagement of students, we experimented cooperative methodologies throughout the course. Specifically, Think-Pair-Share (with adapted and tailored cycle times) was applied for both application exercises and hands-on laboratory activities, while we adopted team peer-reviews for the more complex final design activities. The paper describes and evaluates the intervention, in terms of student engagement, appreciation, and learning outcomes.

DOI: 10.1145/3531072.3535330

Authors: Barbara Catania, Giovanna Guerrini, Daniele Traversaro

Institution: University of Genoa

Language: English

Topic: Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods

Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: gold

OpenAlex ID: W4281783079

FWCI: 4.286

Cites: 10

Cited by: 5

Related to: 10