EFFECTIVENESS OF COMMUNITY OF INQUIRY BASED ONLINE COURSE: COGNITIVE, SOCIAL AND TEACHING PRESENCE
Abstract
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a community of inquiry (CoI)-based online course in enhancing cognitive, social, and teaching presence. The CoI framework emphasizes the importance of these three presences for creating meaningful and engaging online learning experiences. A mixed-methods approach was employed, involving quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews with participants. The sample consisted of [number] learners enrolled in the online course. The findings indicate that the CoI-based online course significantly improved participants' cognitive, social, and teaching presence. The course facilitated deep learning, active engagement, and collaborative interactions among learners. Furthermore, participants reported increased satisfaction, motivation, and sense of belonging in the online learning community. The study contributes to the understanding of the effectiveness of the CoI framework in designing and implementing online courses that promote cognitive, social, and teaching presence.
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