The effect of computer-assisted cooperative learning methods and group size on the EFL learners' achievement in communication skills

Computers and Education

Volumn 58, Issue 1, 2012, Pages 231-239

  Abuseileek, Ali Farhan ^a  

^a AL AL BAYT UNIVERSITY   (Jordan)

Author keywords

Computer assisted cooperative learning; Computer based environment; Group mode; Group size; Individual accountability; Positive interdependence

Indexed keywords

COMPUTER-BASED ENVIRONMENT; COOPERATIVE LEARNING; GROUP MODE; GROUP SIZE; INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNTABILITY; POSITIVE INTERDEPENDENCE;

COMMUNICATION; COMPUTER AIDED INSTRUCTION; COMPUTER SCIENCE; STUDENTS;

LEARNING SYSTEMS;

EID: 80052552111     PISSN: 03601315     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.compedu.2011.07.011     Document Type: Article

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