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ERIC Number: EJ525255
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1995
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Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0141-1926
The Pedagogy of the World Studies 8-13 Project: The Influence of the Presence/Absence of the Teacher upon Primary Children's Collaborative Group Work.
Harwood, Doug
British Educational Research Journal, v21 n5 p587-611 Dec 1995
Investigates the influence of the teacher's presence/absence on primary children's group work in a World Studies class. Discovered that, although children generally remain on task, the teacher's presence resulted in improved quality and consistency. Includes tables of statistical and observational data, as well as excerpts from the students' discussions. (MJP)
Descriptors: Attention, Classroom Techniques, Cooperative Learning, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Foreign Countries, Global Education, Group Discussion, Group Dynamics, Instructional Effectiveness, Instructional Improvement, Primary Education, Small Group Instruction, Student Behavior, Student Participation, Teacher Influence, Teacher Participation, Teaching Methods, Time on Task
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Researchers; Practitioners
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: England