The Homogeneity Indicator of Learners in Project-based Learning

TL;DR

This paper introduces a method to measure the homogeneity of learners in project-based learning, aiming to understand group decision-making dynamics in educational settings.

Contribution

It proposes a new indicator to quantify learner homogeneity during group decision-making in project-based learning environments.

Findings

The homogeneity indicator effectively captures group cohesion.

Application of the indicator reveals decision-making patterns.

The method aids in improving group learning strategies.

Abstract

The development of ICT has emerged a new way of learning using electronic platforms: E-learning. In addition, pedagogical approaches have been adopted in teaching based on group learning, such as the project-based teaching. The project-based teaching is an active learning method, based on group work to develop skills and acquire knowledge. However, the group of students is facing several challenges throughout the project, such as the decision-making group. The group decision generates convergences and divergences among members. Our approach in this article relates to the calculation of the homogeneity of a group of learners during decision making in an educational project.