Enhancing metacogintive skills using computer-supported collaborative learning with brainstorming and argumentative technique in project-based learning using strategic metacognition questions for upper secondary school students
Abstract:
The purposes of this study were: 1) to compare the metacognitive skills scores of the learners before and after studied using computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL) with brainstorming and argumentative techniques, 2) to study patterns and development of metacognitive skills during learning in project-based learning using strategic metacognition questions, and 3) to compare the scores of metacognitive skills between the learners studied using CSCL with different techniques. The samples were 62 upper secondary students. The research instruments were: 1) project-based learning lesson plans, 2) E-Brainstorming and E-Argumentative CSCL tools, 3) strategic metacognition questions, and 4) metacognitive skill self-assessment form. Data were analyzed by using content-analysis technique. The descriptive statistics used were mean ( ), standard deviation (S.D.), and t-test. The research findings were: 1.The students studied using CSCL with argumentative technique had post-test metacognitive skills scores higher than pre-test metacognitive skills scores at the significant level of .05. On the other hand, the students studied using CSCL with brainstorming technique had no higher metacognitive skill post-test scores at the significance level of .05. 2.The students studied using CSCL with brainstorming and argumentative technique in project-based learning using strategic metacognition questions had unstable patterns and developments of metacognitive skills. The students studied using CSCL with brainstorming technique had higher developments of metacognitive skills in two steps, reviewing documents and developing project. While the students studied using CSCL with argumentative technique had higher developments of metacognitive skills in three steps, selecting topic, preparing project proposal and project summary report. 3.Students studied using CSCL with different techniques had no statistically difference of metacognitive skills scores at the level of .05 significance.