Abstract:
This study presents the computer-supported co-operative mathematics learning
environment (CSCML) as a catalyst for change of an inappropriate educational system.
CSCML is seen as a way to enhance social skills and critical understanding of
mathematics, thereby preparing learners for the demands of the technological society.
The need for an overall view of the CSCML environment was pointed out in the study.
This is the need addressed by this study i.e. the main aim of this work was to develop a
theoretical framework for CSCML which would give an overall view of the most
important features and components of this complex learning environment. It is the belief
that such an overall view could facilitate better design and understanding of the learning
environment.
A social constructivist model for the learning of mathematics was developed with the
focus on the self-organising nature as well as the social aspects of mathematics learning.
