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Communication on a problem solving task in cooperative learning groups

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There is some evidence from this study that reflectivity within cooperative learning groups develops over time. Preliminary observations suggest that Slavin's third and fourth levels of skills, those of reflection and reasoning and reconception and reformulation and Kempa and Ayob's higher levels of explanation and insight appear more advanced in groups strategically managed by teachers for such outcomes. Later analyses will permit more detailed accounts of the relationships between the teacher's management strategies, and reflection within groups of different gender composition.

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Specializations: science teacher education.

Specializations: studies in twentieth century science education in Australia, teacher education.

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Sadler, J., Fawns, R. Communication on a problem solving task in cooperative learning groups. Research in Science Education 22, 417–419 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02356929

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