A Comparative Study on Cooperative Learning in Multimedia and Network Environment Used by English Majors between China Mainland and Taiwan

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This paper examines cooperative learning under a multimedia and network environment, grounded in cooperative learning theory. Using questionnaires and interviews with English major students from China Three Gorges University and Taiwan I-Shou University, it analyzes students’ cooperative learning processes online. Results indicate broad classroom use across the strait, with students valuing multimedia-supported cooperation, while differences remain in ability development and learning processes.

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Advances in Language and Literary Studies ISSN: 2203-4714 [www.alls.aiac.org.au](www.alls.aiac.org.au) | A Comparative Study on Cooperative Learning in Multimedia and Network Environment Used by English Majors between China Mainland and Taiwan
Gong Xue, Liu Lingling*
College of Foreign Languages, Three Gorges University, 8 Daxue Road, Yichang City, Hubei Province, PA 443002, China Corresponding Author: Liu Lingling, E-mail: [362852570@qq.com](362852570@qq.com) | | | --- | --- | | ARTICLE INFO
Article history
Received: December 12, 2017
Accepted: January 09, 2018
Published: February 28, 2018
Volume: 9 Issue: 1
Advance access: January 2018 Conflicts of interest: None
Funding: None
Key words:
Cooperative Learning, Learning Strategies, Multimedia and Network, College English Teaching, English Majors,
Universities in China Mainland and Taiwan | ABSTRACT
This paper first based on the theory of cooperative learning research. It analyses the characteristics and advantages of cooperative learning under the multimedia network environment.And then take China Three Gorges University and Taiwan I-Shou University English major students for example, using questionnaires and interviews to investigate the students's cooperative learning in the network environment. Survey results showed that cooperative learning teaching mode has been widely used in English classrooms across the Taiwan Strait. Students think highly of cooperative learning in the multimedia-aided, and it can have a positive effect on learning; but on cooperative learning ability and the specific learning process, students still have some problems. Nowadays,cooperative learning in the network environment has various ways, but there exist certain differences in the learning styles across the Strait. Taiwan students rely more on teachers’help and teachers feedback, while students in mainland depend mainly on networking and panel discussion. On qualitative analysis of interview is a supplement to the questionnaire and further explore its deeper causes, which provide valuable evidence for the study and learning practice. Finally, according to the comparative analysis,the author puts forward some constructive suggestions. | INTRODUCTION Cooperative learning is one of the greatest success teaching methodology in the history of educational research.And it is also the most creative and effective education system since it was designed and studied for cooperative learning classroom contexts in 1970s (Slavin, R.E.,1996) . It has been extensively applied in cooperative learning teaching. In the early 1970 of the 20th century, European and American educators and psychologists (e.g. Vygotsky, L.S.,1978; Johnson, D. W. & Johnson, R. T., 1989) had made substantive progress through the study of cooperative learning system. Researches on cooperative learning in China began in the late 1980 of the 20th century.The research started late, but it developed faster. Some Chinese scholars (e.g.Wang Tan, 2002; Li Xijin, 2002) have made some progress. Nowadays, for some theoretical and practical experience, it is very common of cooperative learning applied in the higher education. Cooperative learning is focusing on the teacher-students and student-student interaction and the cooperation is a beneficial attempt to reform teaching model(Wang Tan,2005). Cooperative learning takes students work as groups, which help realize the shift from traditional teacher-centered pattern to student-centered and teacher-guiding pattern. Meanwhile, cooperative learning can foster students' ability to employ the language and the ability to learn language knowledge and skills autonomously. Besides, such a pattern tends to enhance students'motivation to learn, increase students' confidence to study, relieve anxiety in the study and create a harmonious environment of cooperative learning (Liu Yujing, &Gao Yand,2011) . Today the improvement of multimedia network technology cau

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What is the main focus of the paper?

The paper focuses on cooperative learning characteristics, advantages, and learning processes in a multimedia and network environment, comparing students across China Mainland and Taiwan.

How does the study investigate students’ cooperative learning?

It uses questionnaires and interviews with English major students from China Three Gorges University and Taiwan I-Shou University to examine cooperative learning online.

What differences are reported between Taiwan and mainland students?

Taiwan students rely more on teachers’ help and feedback, while mainland students depend mainly on networking and panel discussion.

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