Constructivist Theory Applied to Collaborative Learning in Teacher Education: In Search of ZPD.
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| Title: | Constructivist Theory Applied to Collaborative Learning in Teacher Education: In Search of ZPD. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Nyikos, Martha, Hashimoto, Reiko |
| Source: | Modern Language Journal. Win 1997 81(4):506-517. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 12 |
| Publication Date: | 1997 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Descriptors: | Constructivism (Learning), Dialog Journals, Group Dynamics, Language Teachers, Learning Processes, Perspective Taking, Role Perception, Self Evaluation (Groups), Self Evaluation (Individuals), Sociolinguistics, Teacher Education |
| ISSN: | 0026-7902 |
| Abstract: | Examines to what extent constructivist theory explains interactions that occurred during group work on a teacher education project in foreign languages. Content analysis was used to examine dialog journals and self-reports on the group process and on each student's role in the group. Findings address division of labor, role taking, desire for challenge, power relationships and the need for social interaction. (25 references) (Author/CK) |
| Notes: | Special Issue: Interaction, Collaboration, and Cooperation: Learning Languages and Preparing Language Teachers. |
| Journal Code: | CIJJUN1998 |
| Entry Date: | 1998 |
| Accession Number: | EJ557012 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Examines to what extent constructivist theory explains interactions that occurred during group work on a teacher education project in foreign languages. Content analysis was used to examine dialog journals and self-reports on the group process and on each student's role in the group. Findings address division of labor, role taking, desire for challenge, power relationships and the need for social interaction. (25 references) (Author/CK) |
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| ISSN: | 0026-7902 |
