Facilitating Cooperative Learnnig in Blended Learning Through Authentic Assessment

Numerous studies have recognized the difficulty in evaluation during Cooperative Learning (CL). In this study, it discusses two concrete approaches of assessments in CL. The CSC-UBC visiting scholar program that involves Blended Learning (BL), microteaching and presentation was used to explore the authentic assessments in CL. The results indicate a significant relationship between authentic assessment and CL in BL. The results could guide instructors to facilitate CL through authentic assessment.