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| Abstract Title: | Improving Interpersonal Communication Skills in College Science on a Student-Centered Classroom |
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| Abstract: | The ACE classroom (Spanish for Student-Centered Learning), based on SCALE-UP aims to establish a high collaborative participation and interactive learning environment [1]. Previous studies used qualitative video analysis to identify clusters of behavior that reflect verbal reasoning [2]. A multiple-case study was conducted using the heuristic for Taxonomies of Interpersonal Skills [3]. A total of 720 minutes of videorecordings were analyzed including sessions from both introductory physics and mathematics courses offered in ACE classroom during Fall 2010 and Spring 2011. There was a high recurrence for altercentrism ability and a large number of expressions of care and support among members of each team. There was also a considerable change in the communication context from a 10% academic at the beginning to nearly 90% by the end of the semester. These results confirm that design enables a collaborative learning environment and promotes development of students' interpersonal skills. 1. R. Beichner, in Research-Based Reform of University Physics (2007), Vol. 1. 2. L. Conlin, A. Gupta, R. Scherr, and D. Hammer, AIP Conference Proceedings, 951, 69-72, 2007. 3. M. Knapp & J. Daly. Handbook of Interpersonal Communication. (SAGE Publications, Thousand Oaks, CA, 2002). |
| Abstract Type: | Contributed Poster |
Author/Organizer Information | |
| Primary Contact: |
Diana T. Moreno Tecnologico de Monterrey E. Garza Sada 2501 Monterrey, Non U.S. 64849 Phone: 528183582000, ext. 4631 |
| Co-Author(s) and Co-Presenter(s) |
Teresita Marin-Suarez Tecnologico de Monterrey Paulina Dominguez Tecnologico de Monterrey Genaro Zavala Tecnologico de Monterrey |
