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Scaffolding Supports in Project-based Learning through Knowledge Community (KC):
collaborative learning strategies and pedagogical facilitation
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1. Introduction
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2.1 Project-based learning
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Domain Learning Outcomes Skills Developed
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2.3 Emergence of a new learning paradigm through CMC
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What Learning outcomes?
What skills to developed?
How to measures learning outcomes?
Convey methods & outcomes to students?
How to monitor students?
Do students really learnt?
How to facilitate?
How do students work with others?
Any in-process feedback?
Role of parents?
How to grade if the process is not known?
How to summarize information into a
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Issues
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