Reflection as an indicator of cognitive presence
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Article Title | Reflection as an indicator of cognitive presence |
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ERA Journal ID | 20273 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | |
Author | Redmond, Petrea |
Journal Title | E-Learning and Digital Media |
Journal Citation | 11 (1), pp. 46-58 |
Number of Pages | 13 |
Year | 2014 |
Place of Publication | London, United Kingdom |
ISSN | 1741-8887 |
2042-7530 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.2304/elea.2014.11.1.46 |
Abstract | In the Community of Inquiry (CoI) model, cognitive presence indicators can be used to evaluate the quality of inquiry in a discussion forum. Engagement in critical thinking and deep knowledge can occur through reflective processes. When learners move through the four phases of cognitive presence (triggering, exploration, integration, resolution), the processes of discussion and reflection are important in developing deep understanding. In this article, data from the online discussion archives within a blended teacher-education course are analysed using the cognitive presence indicators from the CoI with the additional indicator of reflection. This study indicates that when instructors structure online discussions appropriately, learners are able to share and document their thinking and reflect on their contributions and the perspectives of others while developing new or deeper knowledge. To facilitate the coding of reflective activities and online posts the researcher proposes modifying the resolution phase of the original cognitive presence coding protocol to include an additional reflection indicator. |
Keywords | reflection; community of inquiry; cognitive presence; pre-service teachers; teacher education; higher education research |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 399999. Other education not elsewhere classified |
520499. Cognitive and computational psychology not elsewhere classified | |
390409. Learning sciences | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | School of Teacher Education and Early Childhood |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q219v/reflection-as-an-indicator-of-cognitive-presence
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