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The Effectiveness Of Cooperative Learning Teams Using The Bcubetm Process, C. Vincent Anderson Jan 2001

The Effectiveness Of Cooperative Learning Teams Using The Bcubetm Process, C. Vincent Anderson

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Problem. Cooperative learning is attempted by placing students in group learning situations in which they receive assignments without a structured group or team-formation process. This study evaluated the effectiveness of the BcubeTM process with college students as a method of bringing together individuals of varied backgrounds to form cooperative- learning teams. In addition, the affect of the BcubeTM process on a particular learning outcome was also examined.

Method. Sixty-three Andrews University students (undergraduate and graduate) were divided into treatment and control groups. After a pretest was administered, the treatment group was given the BcubeTM process which is a method o …