An Action Research of Cooperative Learning in Math Class in a Selected Middle School

• Main Authors: Chen, Chih-Hsien, 陳志賢
• Other Authors: Nyan-Myau Lyau, Ph.D.
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2016
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/60873143026156222177

碩士 === 國立雲林科技大學 === 技術及職業教育研究所 === 104 === ABSTRACT The purpose of the research is to discuss the action research of carrying out cooperative learning methodology in teaching third-grade students in junior high, who have low sense of achievement in learning math. According to the results of previous action research, the cooperative learning methodology can obviously lower sense of learning anxiety even though there are no evidence about the effects of other aspects. The participants of this research are from twenty-two third-grade students in junior high, who are in two classes. The cooperative learning methodology is put into practice in one class, and the traditional way of giving lectures is used in the other class. The researcher makes an evaluation after two complete teaching cycles of classroom activities. The problems encountered in the first teaching process are discussed and revised before the second teaching cycle. The results of the research are as follows. 1. Students have little interest in learning math.2. Few students who have more interest in learning math pay much more attention in class. However, they are not willing to learn because of their long-term, low sense of achievement in learning and lack of instructors to teach them after school. 3. Some students hate or refuse to learn math.4. If the students get a little sense of accomplishment in learning, they are more likely to become more interested in math.5. Social skill training is also an important factor in whether cooperative learning methodology is successful or not.6. Create an environment with good atmosphere for students to learn math and cut down on the lecture time to make them get more time to explore the interesting parts of math.7. Achieve students' learning proficiency through group discussion and oral presentation on stage.8. Students will have more confidence and motivation in learning math if they are praised for their learning results and attitudes. 9. Gender also affects the acceptance of cooperative learning methodology. Based on the research, girls accept the teaching method more easily and are more enthusiastic about giving their opinions. 10. Students have a more positive attitude toward cooperative learning methodology. Hey are more willing to consult others when they have problems.