A collaborative management model in learning and teaching process (CollMMod-LTP): An application for problem solving and algorithms

Abstract

This research aims at improving the management of learning and teaching process (LTP), more specifically observing the students' learning achievement and persistence, and teacher's interventions. To fulfill this purpose a Collaborative Management Model (CollMMod) has been defined during the last four years. In this paper we describe its main components (LTP-goals, LTP-stakeholders, LTP-variables, LTP-instruments, LTP-assessments) and its application in a course about Problem Solving and Algorithms at Universidad Nacional del Comahue using LTP-cognitive-variables. Results from the experience show that: collaborative members engaged in conducting and managing a TLP process may positively influence students' achievement; persistent practice activities where students can detect and correct their errors contribute to improve their achievement. Collected data were statistically analyzed; preliminary results show that there exists a moderate correlation between TLP cognitive variable-derived indicators and students' rate of success in final exams.