Exploring the use of regular reflections in student collaboration
A case study in higher education
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22167645 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Verena Schürmann (0000-0001-8008-1215, University of Duisburg-Essen, corresponding author), Daniel Bodemer (0000-0003-2515-683X, University of Duisburg-Essen), Nicki Marquardt (0000-0001-6501-2692, Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 10 |
| Publication date | 2025-03-21 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Education (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2504-284X • E-ISSN: 2504-284X |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/feduc.2025.1526487 |
| OpenAlex | W4408693984 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 85 |
Introduction With the growing emphasis in higher education on fostering collaboration and reflection, this study examines the intersection of these two concepts by exploring the use of regular reflections in student collaboration. Methods An embedded case study approach was employed, investigating four student teams over a 15-week interdisciplinary project course at a higher education institution. Each team participated in four joint reflections, supported by Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scales (BARS). Multiple data sources, including questionnaires, interviews, and documents, were collected at both the team and individual levels. Results The findings reveal a positive improvement in students’ self-assessed collaboration in three out of the four teams over the semester. These teams also experienced an increase in psychological safety. Triangulation and the comparison of two contrasting cases provided deeper insights into these patterns. While the data indicated general satisfaction with the reflection sessions and the BARS, several challenges, influencing factors, and areas for improvement were identified. Discussion This study offers valuable insights into the dynamics and quality of joint reflections within student teams. It provides practical recommendations for integrating reflective practices into higher education courses and highlights avenues for future research
Higher education · Knowledge management · Mathematics education · Pedagogy · Political science · Computer Science · Higher Education Practises and Engagement · Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods · Psychology · Reflective Practices in Education
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| Citations per year | 2 |
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| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Highly cited | No |