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Smeh, Kathy; Fawns, Rod – Research in Science Education, 2000
Young pupils find collaborative learning hard to sustain, even though it is recommended by developmental psychology and classroom intervention theories. Investigates the effect of two role attribution strategies on communication in peer groups of different gender composition in 8th grade science classes. Confirms the effectiveness of social role…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Constructivism (Learning), Cooperation, Developmental Psychology