Zogopoulou, Miss Panagiota (2022) The effect of Nationality on two aspects of Collaborative Learning: the type of Grade and the Free-riding. Master thesis, Educational Sciences.
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Abstract
This study investigated the role of nationality in Collaborative Learning. More specifically, it examines whether mixed-nationality or same-nationality groups influence students' perceptions of free-riding and whether it affects the preference for the type of grade. In particular, the two types of grades used in this research are group grades, meaning that all members of a group get the same grade, and a combined grade, which depends on both the group task and an individual one. A mixed-method approach was adopted, using both quantitative and qualitative data. A self-constructed questionnaire was used and distributed online, which contained open-ended and close-ended questions and vignettes that demonstrated scenarios based on Collaborative Learning. This study consisted of 100 students. The results showed that regardless of the group's homogeneity or heterogeneity in terms of nationality, most students preferred the combined grade over the group grade as a fairer solution. It also became apparent through the open-ended questions that free-riding depends on the individual's personality and not on the homogeneity or heterogeneity of the group in terms of nationality. An extra analysis was carried out that compared the preferences of Dutch and international students in terms of the type of group they preferred to participate in. Most Dutch students preferred the homogeneous group as collaboration is more effortless and with better results. Teachers can use this study to adapt their lessons based on the students’ preferences to achieve a better engagement with the students.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master) |
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| Supervisor name: | J.W., Strijbos |
| Degree programme: | Educational Sciences |
| Differentiation route: | Other [Master Educational Sciences] |
| Date Deposited: | 01 Jul 2022 11:13 |
| Last Modified: | 01 Jul 2022 11:13 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/680 |
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