Developmental and motivational perspectives on cooperative learning: a reconciliation

摘要: SLAVIN, ROBERT E. Developmental and Motivational Perspectives on Cooperative Learning: A Reconciliation. CHILD DEVELOPMENT, 1987, 58, 1161-1167. Research cooperative learning strategies has been done from 2 major theoretical perspectives, developmental motivational. The perspective, based Piagetian Vygotskian theories, holds that task-focused interaction among students enhances by creating cognitive conflicts exposing to higher-quality thinking is within their proximal zones of development. In contrast, motivational theories emphasize rewarding groups the basis individual all group members creates peer norms sanctions favoring achievementrelated efforts active helping peers. view, incentives for are unnecessary or harmful, while in motivationalist view they crucial enhanced outcomes. This article reviews research bearing both presents a theory reconciling these perspectives emphasizes role rewards motivating provide high-quality assistance elaborated explanations group-mates.