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Peer reviewedBarnard, William A.; And Others – Journal of Social Psychology, 1992
Presents study results examining social pressure within sexually homogenous groups. Explains that cohesiveness, based on common beliefs, was established in half of the sample while prevented in the remainder. Reports that groups were required to reach consensus after conflict was introduced. Concludes that low cohesion groups showed the greatest…
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Conflict, Discussion Groups, Females
Minnesota State Dept. of Education, St. Paul. – 1985
Cooperative learning is a generic classroom technique that requires students to work and talk together about academic material while learning effective interpersonal skills. This packet, prepared in conjunction with the Minnesota School Effectiveness Program, describes the benefits of cooperative learning and defines its critical attributes,…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cooperation, Discussion Groups, Elementary Secondary Education
