Motivation in collaborative groups

Toni Kempler Rogat, Lisa Linnenbrink-Garcia, Nicole DiDonato

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Abstract

While small groups have o en been conceptualized as a “hook” for initiating an individual’s motivation for learning (Mitchell, 1993), there may be reason for reexamining this claim. Collaborative groups are increasingly prevalent, yet motivation researchers have predominantly studied individual motivation during independent learning, with few studies investigating students’ motivational responses to learning in group contexts (Järvelä, Volet, & Järvenoja, 2010). Moreover, learning with peers in groups raises challenges that may undermine rather than support an individual’s motivation. Within the small-group literature, most researchers focus on the bene ts of groups for learning and achievement, but largely ignore motivational outcomes (Webb & Palincsar, 1996). Accordingly, the goal of this chapter is to synthesize extant research in order to examine the evidence for the motivational bene ts and challenges of collaborative groups. is review also serves as the basis for suggesting new directions for future research.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe International Handbook of Collaborative Learning
PublisherTaylor and Francis
Pages250-267
Number of pages18
ISBN (Electronic)9781136869556
ISBN (Print)9780415805735
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2013

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