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ERIC Number: EJ391414
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1989
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The Effects of Group Composition on Group Interactive Processes and Pupil Understanding.
Bennett, Neville; Cass, Allyson
British Educational Research Journal, v15 n1 p19-32 Mar 1989
Focuses upon group processes in order to assess the relationships among group composition, interactive processes, and pupil understanding when a cooperative decision-making task is attempted. Reports the nature of discussion in three broad group types and the relationship of this dialogue to pupil understanding. Suggests other related issues for future investigation. (KO)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Comprehension, Cooperative Learning, Group Behavior, Group Dynamics, Group Membership, Group Structure, Interaction Process Analysis, Listening, Middle Schools
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Cooperative Group Learning