ERIC Number: EJ1377470
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 29
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-0973
EISSN: EISSN-1940-0683
Effects of Seating Arrangement on Students' Interaction in Group Reflective Practice
Journal of Experimental Education, v91 n2 p249-277 2023
In the conducted field experiment, we explore the intensity of university students' interaction related to the seating arrangement (circle or rows) in pre-service teachers' groups during the reflective practice. We also probe the differences across the various fields of study and evaluate the facilitator's influence on the interaction. We use wearable electronic Sociometric badges 2.0 to measure the interaction intensity (assessed by speech rate and average speaking segment length). We performed a total of 153 repeated measurements on 58 students in 4 different fields of study (Mathematics, Physics, Music, and Civic Education) using a counterbalanced design with a total of four measurements (two in circle and two in rows) in each group. Results of the multilevel modeling analysis indicate more intensive interaction in rows than in circles. However, the findings also indicate significant moderation by the field of study and partially by the extent of facilitator involvement.
Descriptors: Interaction, Space Utilization, Classroom Design, Preservice Teachers, Reflection, Group Dynamics, Student Behavior, Group Activities, Facilitators (Individuals), Intellectual Disciplines, Group Discussion, Speech Communication, Language Rhythm, Foreign Countries
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Czech Republic
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