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Subject |
Related Preparation |
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Introduction |
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2) |
Theoretical foundations of collaborative learning and online collaborative learning |
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3) |
Theoretical foundations of collaborative learning and online collaborative learning |
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Process of online collaborative learning design |
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5) |
Online collaborative learning tools |
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6) |
Online collaborative learning tools |
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7) |
Building online learning communities |
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8) |
Evaluating online collaborative learning cases |
Examining the cases |
9) |
Process of online collaborative learning design |
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10) |
Design, development, implementation and evaluation of an online collaborative learning environment. |
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11) |
Design, development, implementation and evaluation of an online collaborative learning environment. |
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12) |
Design, development, implementation and evaluation of an online collaborative learning environment. |
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13) |
Design, development, implementation and evaluation of an online collaborative learning environment. |
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14) |
Design, development, implementation and evaluation of an online collaborative learning environment. |
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Course Notes / Textbooks: |
Roberts, T.S. (2003). Online Collaborative Learning: Theory and Practice. Information Science Publishing.
Johnson, J., Johnson, R. & Holubec, E. (1994). Cooperative learning in the classroom. Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Alexandria, VA. ISBN: 0-87120-2395.
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References: |
Jonassen, D., Howland, J., Moore, J., & Marra, R. (2003). Learning to Solve Problems with Technology: A Constructivist Perspective. Upper Saddle River: Upper Saddle River.
Jyothi, S. (2012). Visualising Interactions in Online Collaborative Learning Environments: An Exploration Of Students' Online Participation.LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing.
McConnell. (2002). Implementing computer supported cooperative learning (2nd ed.). Sterling, VA: Stylus Publishing Inc.Oosterhof, A., Conrad, R. M., & Ely, D. P. (2008). Assessing Learners Online (1st ed.): Prentice Hall.
Tu, C.H. (2004). Online Collaborative Learning Communities: Twenty-One Designs to Building an Online Collaborative Learning Community.Libraries Unlimited
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
Develop close interest in human mind and behavior, and attain critical thinking skills (in particular the ability to evaluate psychological theories using empirical evidence), as well as appreciating psychology as an evidence based science. |
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2) |
Gain a biopsychosocial understanding of human behavior, namely, the biological, psychological, social determinants of behavior. |
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3) |
Acquire theoretical and applied knowledge and learn about basic psychological concepts and perspectives |
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Familiarize with methodology and data evaluation techniques by being aware of scientific research methods (i.e. correlational, experimental, longitudinal, case study). |
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5) |
Employ ethical sensitivity while doing assessment, research or working with groups. |
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Familiarize with the essential perspectives of psychology (cognitive, developmental, clinical, social, behavioral, and biological). |
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Get the opportunity and skills to evaluate qualitative and quantitative data, write reports, and present them. |
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8) |
Attain preliminary knowledge for psychological measurement and evaluation. |
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To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (e.g. sociology, history, political science, communication studies, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc) that can contribute to psychology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in understanding and interpreting of psychological process. |
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