Cooperative Problem Solving: an experience of high-school teaching updating

Carlo Maria Carbonaro; Alessia Zurru; Viviana Fanti; Matteo Tuveri; Gianluca Usai

AI summary · arXiv: 2003.07731v1 · physics.ed-ph

Cooperative Problem Solving: an experience of high-school teaching updating

Carlo Maria Carbonaro, Alessia Zurru, Viviana Fanti, Matteo Tuveri, Gianluca Usai

Original paper Submitted to arXiv on 17 Mar. 2020 16 pages, 9 figures License: NONEXCLUSIVE-DISTRIB 1.0

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Study aimed to promote the application of Cooperative Problem Solving method in high-school physics teaching
Teachers experienced the method as learners and tutors for student group learners
Positive evaluation from both students and teachers, emphasizing cooperation within the group
Ex-post analysis showed need to improve critical thinking skills for better results
Analysis on gender differences and scholar distribution among students conducted
Implementation of Cooperative Problem Solving found beneficial for high school physics education, with potential areas for improvement identified

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In this study, the authors present the results of an experience in teaching updating dispensed to Italian high-school physics teachers. The aim of the study was to promote the application of the Cooperative Problem Solving method as a useful strategy to improve physics learning at the high-school level and foster the development of problem-solving skills. The researchers not only analyzed the method but also discussed ways to propose and apply it in a high-school context. To gain a deeper understanding, the teachers themselves experienced the method by acting both as learners and tutors for student group learners. Both students and teachers evaluated this experience positively, with a particular focus on cooperation within the group through information exchange and the application of a solution scheme. Upon conducting an ex-post analysis of students' performance in applying the method to solve rich context texts, it became evident that there was a need to improve critical thinking skills in relation to achieved results in order to fully exploit the strategy and develop problem-solving abilities. An analysis on gender differences and scholar distribution of students is also presented in this study. Overall, this research highlights how implementing Cooperative Problem Solving can be beneficial for physics education at high schools. It emphasizes collaboration among students and provides insights into areas where further improvements can be made to enhance problem-solving skills while considering gender differences and scholar distribution among students.

Cooperative Problem Solving for Physics Education in High Schools

The importance of problem-solving skills is undeniable, especially when it comes to physics education. To promote the application of the Cooperative Problem Solving (CPS) method as a useful strategy to improve physics learning at the high-school level and foster the development of problem-solving skills, Italian high-school physics teachers underwent an experience in teaching updating. This study presents the results of this experience and provides insights into areas where further improvements can be made to enhance problem-solving skills while considering gender differences and scholar distribution among students.

Background

Problem solving is an essential skill that needs to be developed in order for students to succeed in their studies, particularly those related to science such as physics. In recent years, there has been an increasing focus on developing problem-solving strategies that are effective and engaging for students. One such strategy is Cooperative Problem Solving (CPS), which encourages collaboration among students by providing them with opportunities to exchange information and apply a solution scheme together. The aim of this study was to evaluate how CPS could be applied in a high school context and assess its effectiveness for improving student performance in relation to critical thinking skills.

Methodology

To gain a deeper understanding of how CPS works, teachers experienced it by acting both as learners and tutors for student group learners. Both students and teachers evaluated this experience positively, with particular focus on cooperation within the group through information exchange and application of a solution scheme. An ex-post analysis was conducted on students' performance when applying CPS methods towards rich context texts; results indicated that there was still room for improvement when it came to critical thinking skills needed for successful completion of tasks using CPS methods. Additionally, an analysis on gender differences and scholar distribution among students was also presented in this study.

Conclusion

This research highlights how implementing Cooperative Problem Solving can be beneficial for physics education at high schools; it emphasizes collaboration among students while providing insights into areas where further improvements can be made regarding critical thinking skills needed for successful completion of tasks using CPS methods while considering gender differences and scholar distribution among students . Overall, this study demonstrates how CPS can help foster better problem-solving abilities amongst high schoolers studying physics which will ultimately lead them towards success in their studies

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