Cooperative Learning, Motivation, and School Dropout Reduction
Abstract
The study examines the effectiveness of cooperative learning in improving motivation and learning strategies, as well as in reducing the risk of school dropout among secondary school students. This mixed-method research involved two groups over the course of eight weeks during Italian lessons. The evaluation, based on the Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire and qualitative data, shows that cooperative learning significantly increases self-efficacy, task value, and metacognitive strategies.
Keywords
cooperative learning; motivation; school
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