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Peer reviewedWiersema, Bert; Van Oudenhoven, Jan Pieter – European Journal of Psychology of Education, 1992
Presents study results on the effects of students working in pairs on spelling in three different grades. Explains that students working individually were compared to students working in pairs. Reports less off-task behavior for the younger students working in pairs. Concludes that effort increases in pair work, but achievement increased only at…
Descriptors: Cooperation, Cooperative Learning, Educational Research, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedHarwood, Doug – British Educational Research Journal, 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'…
Descriptors: Attention, Classroom Techniques, Cooperative Learning, Discussion (Teaching Technique)
