Collaborative group work and individual development of metacognition in the early years. Research in Science Education

Author/Date - Larkin (2006)

Research Design - Longitudinal (1 academic year)

Data Design - Qualitative

Problem - Lack of understanding regarding the person, task, and strategy variables of Flavell's (1979) model of cognitive monitoring in the interactions between members of a collaborative work group that support an individual's development of metacognition.

Purpose - To explore the interactions between members of a collaborative work group and chart the progress of 2 members in terms of their individual metacognitive development.

Question - How do the interactions between members of a collaborative work group impact an individual’s development of metacognition?

Hypothesis - No hypothesis