Martin Mulder

The ECS article below is published online in Computers in Human Behavior as:

Vitaliy Popov, Omid Noroozi, Jennifer B. Barrett, Harm J.A. Biemans, Stephanie D. Teasley, Bert Slof, Martin Mulder (2014). Perceptions and experiences of, and outcomes for, university students in culturally diversified dyads in a computer-supported collaborative learning environment. Computers in Human Behavior, Volume 32, March 2014, Pages 186–200.

‘Abstract

The introduction of computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL), specifically into intercultural learning environments, mirrors the largely internet-based and intercultural workplace of many professionals. This paper utilized a mixed methods approach to examine differences between students’ perceptions of collaborative learning, their reported learning experiences, and learning outcomes when they collaborated in a CSCL environment working with a culturally similar or dissimilar partner. Culturally diverse student dyads worked together to perform an online learning task in the domain of life sciences. Our sample of 120 BSc and MSc students was comprised of 56 Dutch and 64 international students, representing 26 countries. The results showed that students from an individualist cultural background had a more negative perception of collaborative learning than did students with a collectivist background, regardless of group composition. For women, working in a culturally similar dyad consisting of students from an individualist cultural background resulted in a more negative perception of collaborative learning than did working in this type of group for men or women working in a culturally similar dyad consisting of students from a collectivist cultural background. Students from an individualist cultural background achieved better learning outcomes than did students with a collectivist background, regardless of group composition. These findings suggest that cultural background adds an important dimension to collaborative learning, which requires students to manage collaboration that is not only virtual but also intercultural.’

Abstract copied from original publication as published in Computers in Human Behavior’.

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Around 30 affiliated ECS members are missing on this picture because of missions abroad, various commitments or personal circumstances.

In the week of November 25 the 3rd and last conference was held of the Tempus project ‘Western Balkans Rural Extension Network’. The conference was held in Novi Sad in Serbia. The project achieved various results, amongst which modules for a Master Specialization on Rural Development, and a network of informal training organizations, which want to proceed with a new application for further cooperation. Thanks to the partners, for a wonderful series of activities and events. Enjoy some pictures of the delegates who were present at the conference.

Continue reading Impressions of the 3rd WBREN conference in Novi Sad

Wageningen University is again chosen by the Choice Guide Higher Education 2014 as the best university of the Netherlands, for the 9th year in a row. Many study programmes rank number in 1 in their field in the Netherlands. The program Plant Sciences received 98 out of 100 points. The Choice Guide praises the interesting study programs, intensive supervision and coaching and fine facilities. Congratulations.

 

The article ‘Self-directed lifelong learning in hybrid learning configurations’, by P. H.M. Cremers, A.E.J. Wals, R. Wesselink, N. Nieveen and M. Mulder (2013), in the International Journal of Lifelong Education appeared and is available at http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02601370.2013.838704 In the article, an attempt was made to generate design guidelines for a learning environment in which higher education and workplace learning were combined.

For pictures from the conference on the Innovation of Higher Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources organised by Dr Carlos Gomez and colleagues at the Universidad Nacional Agraria La  Molina, click on Continue reading ->

Continue reading Impressions of the Conference of Innovation of Agricultural Education in Lima, Peru

It was an honour to be key note speaker at the conference on the innovation of higher agricultural education at the Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina in Lima, Peru, together with highly esteemed Prof em Erik de Corte. He was speaking today about his theory about the improvement of adaptation competence of students in higher education. In his opinion, amongst other things, self-regulated learning is extremely important in the development of adaptation competence. I have been speaking yesterday about competence needs for higher agricultural education.

Continue reading Key note speakers Erik de Corte and Martin Mulder at conference on HAE in Lima

On October 8 Vitaliy Popov defended his doctoral dissertation successfully. As a result of this, he received the Doctorate diploma of Wageningen University. The dissertation was qualified as very good.

Continue reading Vitaliy Popov receives his Doctorate diploma

The dissertation of Vitaliy Popov, ‘Scripting Intercultrural Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning in Higher Education’, is now online. See: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1096751613000298