The Impact of Group Processing On Achievement in Cooperative Learning Groups.
Abstract
The impact on achievement of (a) cooperative learning in which members discussed how well their group was functioning and how they could improve its effectiveness, (b) cooperative learning without any group processing, and (c) individualistic learning were compared on daily achievement, post-instructional achievement, and retention. Eighty-four third-grade students were randomly assigned to the three conditions stratifying for sex and ability level. The results indicate that the high-, medium-, and low-achieving students in the cooperation with group processing condition achieved higher on all three measures than did the students in the other two conditions. Students in the cooperation without group processing condition, furthermore, achieved higher on all three measures than did the students in the individualistic condition. Keywords include: Cooperation; Achievement; and Group Processing.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 20, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA153168
Entities
People
- D. W. Johnson
- R. T. Johnson
- S. Yager
Organizations
- University of Minnesota