Effects of Group Work Training on Science Attainment in Rural and Urban Schools
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| Title: | Effects of Group Work Training on Science Attainment in Rural and Urban Schools |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Thurston, A., Topping, K. J., Christie, D., Donaldson, C., Howe, C. J., Jessiman, E., Livingston, K., Tolmie, A. |
| Source: | Research in Science & Technological Education. Apr 2008 26(1):31-45. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/default.html |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 15 |
| Publication Date: | 2008 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Evaluative |
| Education Level: | Elementary Education |
| Descriptors: | Student Attitudes, Job Skills, Rural Urban Differences, Achievement Gains, Experimental Groups, Performance Based Assessment, Group Experience, Science Education, Science Process Skills, Questionnaires, Intervention, Naturalistic Observation, Pretests Posttests, Program Effectiveness |
| Geographic Terms: | United Kingdom (Scotland) |
| DOI: | 10.1080/02635140701847462 |
| ISSN: | 0263-5143 |
| Abstract: | This study investigated the effects of collaborative group work skills training on pupil attainment in science. Twenty-four experimental classes were drawn from schools in rural and urban settings. Pupils in experimental classrooms engaged in general group work skills training and two structured group work activities in science. Attainment was assessed using the Performance Indicators in Primary Schools (PIPS) instrument. Significant gains in science attainment were observed in the experimental urban and rural classes. Significant changes in observed group work behaviours were observed in both urban and rural classes. Changes in group work behaviour were correlated to increased science attainment. The implications for practice, policy and future research are explored. (Contains 2 tables.) |
| Abstractor: | Author |
| Number of References: | 44 |
| Entry Date: | 2008 |
| Accession Number: | EJ788164 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This study investigated the effects of collaborative group work skills training on pupil attainment in science. Twenty-four experimental classes were drawn from schools in rural and urban settings. Pupils in experimental classrooms engaged in general group work skills training and two structured group work activities in science. Attainment was assessed using the Performance Indicators in Primary Schools (PIPS) instrument. Significant gains in science attainment were observed in the experimental urban and rural classes. Significant changes in observed group work behaviours were observed in both urban and rural classes. Changes in group work behaviour were correlated to increased science attainment. The implications for practice, policy and future research are explored. (Contains 2 tables.) |
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| ISSN: | 0263-5143 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/02635140701847462 |
