Cooperation model for learning: a system of patterns

Abstract

Learning is frequently assumed as a natural result of projects performed by groups, and cooperative work tools disposal within a computational environment is enough to motivate or to induce cooperation among participants. However, many times cooperation simply does not happen within the environments, or it has to be externally articulated by a tutor. We claim that CSCL environments should be built under na explicit cooperation model to be efficient. The goal of this work is to present a Cooperation Model for Learning which is described through patterns, and to contextua1ize it within a software engineering approach to facilitate the development of environments aimed at generating an effective cooperation learning process.