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Improving Logical Thinking Skills Through Jigsaw-Based Cooperative Learning Approach

Improving Logical Thinking Skills Through Jigsaw-Based Cooperative Learning Approach
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Author(s): Ee Xion Tan (Taylor's University, Malaysia)
Copyright: 2020
Pages: 20
Source title: Preparing 21st Century Teachers for Teach Less, Learn More (TLLM) Pedagogies
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Pradeep Kumar (Taylor's University, Malaysia), Michael James Keppell (Taylor's University, Malaysia)and Chee Leong Lim (Taylor's University, Malaysia)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-1435-1.ch010

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Abstract

Many opportunities for success are given to computer science students in their modules with minimum guidance from their instructors. Mainly, students from this field have to complete tasks on an open-ended problem that requires higher-order thinking skills. Since the students need to derive their unique answer from a given task in a group setting, cooperative learning helps them to compare with and discuss the solutions together. Hence, the individual's foundational skills of problem-solving and logical thinking skills are critical in the process of software development. However, to install such skills is usually a challenging task for academics. This study believes jigsaw-based cooperative learning approach helps the computer science students to grasp and build their logical thinking skills. The familiarity with software analysis tools as part of the online cooperative learning helps accelerate and firm-up the process of sequential logical skills. The results of pre- and post-experiment showed significant improvement (61.6%) in logical thinking and problem-solving skills among students.

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