대학생의 학습공동체 활동에서 협력적 자기조절, 협력적 자기효능감과 팀 효능감, 문제해결력 간의 관계에 대한 의사소통능력의 매개효과

Abstract

Objectives This study examines the mediating effect of communication skills on the relationship between learners' collaborative self-regulation, collaborative self-efficacy, team efficacy, and problem solving skills in order to promote learning outcomes and find efficient support measures in university students' learning community activities. Methods To this end, data were collected and analyzed from 509 university students who participated in the learning community program operated in the 2021-1 semester at the A University Center for Teaching and Learning in Gyeonggi-do. Mediated regression analysis was conducted to find out whether communication skills mediates the relationship between collaborative self-regulation, collaborative self-efficacy, team efficacy, and problem solving skills. In addition, Sobel test was used to test the significance of the mediation effect. Results As a result of the study, it was found that communication skills had a partial mediating effect in the relationship between collaborative self-regulation, collaborative self-efficacy, and team efficacy. In addition, it was found that communication skills had a partial mediating effect in the relationship between collaborative self-regulation, collaborative self-efficacy, and problem solving skills. Conclusions Base on the research results, it was identified that the collaborative competencies of learners in the learning community activities of university students are effective in enhancing learning outcomes and developing core competencies. In addition, it was confirmed that communication skills is an important factor in learning community activities. It emphasizes the need for support to increase the level of learners' interaction, collaborative competency, and communication skills in learning community activities.