Cooperative learning in engineering classes

Karl A. Smith, Richard M. Felder

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Abstract

Cooperative learning is instruction that involves students working in teams to accomplish a common goal, under conditions that involve both positive interdependence (all members must cooperate to complete the task) and individual and group accountability (each member is accountable for the complete final outcome). A half-day workshop is discussed in which the basic elements of cooperative learning are incorporated in numerous practical exercises to give the participants first-hand experience with the approach.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings
Subtitle of host publicationFrontiers in Education - 23rd Annual Conference: Engineering Education: Renewing America's Technology
Number of pages1
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 1 1993
Event23rd Annual Conference on Frontiers in Education: Engineering Education: Renewing America's Technology - Washington, DC, United States
Duration: Nov 6 1993Nov 9 2093

Publication series

NameProceedings - Frontiers in Education Conference, FIE
ISSN (Print)1539-4565

Other

Other23rd Annual Conference on Frontiers in Education: Engineering Education: Renewing America's Technology
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWashington, DC
Period11/6/9311/9/93

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