Title:
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EFFECTS OF COMPETITION IN EDUCATION: A CASE STUDY IN AN E-LEARNING ENVIRONMENT |
Author(s):
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Iván Cantador, José M. Conde |
ISBN:
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978-972-8939-17-5 |
Editors:
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Miguel Baptista Nunes and Maggie McPherson |
Year:
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2010 |
Edition:
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Vol. I |
Keywords:
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Education, e-learning, student motivation, competition, cooperation. |
Type:
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Full Paper |
First Page:
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11 |
Last Page:
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18 |
Language:
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English |
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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We analyse the effects of competition in education. We identify the benefits and drawbacks of forcing students to compete themselves during their learning process, and investigate a number of features a competitive learning activity should have in order to motivate students, and improve their academic performance. More specifically, by using a simple Web system, we conduct a competition undertaken for a symbolic value, performed in a short period of time, and characterised by all participants feeling like they have a chance to win. Following these principles, empirical results with 77 students show that a balance between competition and cooperation is achieved, and the focus on the learning goals instead of on the competition itself remains. |
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