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Title COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS THROUGH COLLABORATIVE LEARNING AT UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL

Author(s) Mehwish Parveen

Abstract This research was conducted to explore the collaborative learning strategies among undergraduate level and to assess the level of cognitive development of students at undergraduate level. Furthermore, the purpose of the study was to measure the effect of collaborative learning strategies on cognitive development of students at undergraduate level. The conceptual framework of the study was based on two models. Collaborative learning conversation skills taxonomy model by Soller (2001) was consisted of three sub indicators While levels of Structure of observed learning outcomes taxonomy and associated cognitive abilities by (Zipp et al., 2016) were consisted of seven sub indicators. The approach of this study was quantitative, further, the descriptive design and correlational type was used. Population was based on 7221 student’s enrolled (session 2020) spring in social sciences departments in 6 public sector universities of Islamabad. Proportionate stratified sampling technique was used and sample was collected 10% (722) of the entire population. The researcher used two sets of adapted close ended questionnaires. The Cronbech reliability of Collaborative learning assessment scale was (.829) and reliability of cognitive development assessment scale was (.891). Data was collected by personal visits to the 6 public sector universities of Islamabad. Total 722 questionnaires were distributed by the researcher and 587 questionnaires were returned. Thus, rate of return was 81%.. It was revealed that mean values 4(3.9) were agreed regarding collaborative learning strategies at undergraduate level. (61%) respondents were at above average level of cognitive development. there was a significant (25%) effect of collaborative learning strategies on cognitive development of students at undergraduate level. Teacher may provide opportunity for equal participation of students. Teachers may teach skills to their students such as; praising others, accept others opinions.

Type Thesis/Dissertation MS

Faculty Social Sciences

Department Education

Language English

Publication Date 2023-07-20

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