How should kids decide which idea is better? Understanding children’s perceptions of group decision-making

Jingjing Sun, Greg Friedman

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Abstract

This article examined children’s perception of effective group decision-making. Sixty-eight fourth-grade students were interviewed after completing up to eight group discussions on complex topics. The interview transcripts were analyzed through a unique coding scheme developed to capture both the reasoning components and social dynamics involved in the decision-making process. Results showed that children’s perception of group decision-making included four major aspects: making choices, considering alternatives, clarifying ideas, and working collaboratively.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication14th International Conference of the Learning Sciences
Subtitle of host publicationThe Interdisciplinarity of the Learning Sciences, ICLS 2020 - Conference Proceedings
EditorsMelissa Gresalfi, Ilana Seidel Horn
PublisherInternational Society of the Learning Sciences (ISLS)
Pages747-748
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)9781732467262
StatePublished - 2020
Event14th International Conference of the Learning Sciences: The Interdisciplinarity of the Learning Sciences, ICLS 2020 - Nashville, United States
Duration: Jun 19 2020Jun 23 2020

Publication series

NameComputer-Supported Collaborative Learning Conference, CSCL
Volume2
ISSN (Print)1573-4552

Conference

Conference14th International Conference of the Learning Sciences: The Interdisciplinarity of the Learning Sciences, ICLS 2020
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityNashville
Period06/19/2006/23/20

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