Group learning as relational economic activity

Eisuke Saito, Matthew Atencio

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Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to discuss group learning in line with economic perspectives of embeddedness and integration emanating from the work of Karl Polanyi. Polanyi s work defines economy as a necessary interaction among human beings for survival; the economy is considered inextricably linked from broader society and social relations rather than autonomous and driven by self-interest in free market conditions. He specifically outlines three key forms of integration that are crucial to economic stability, involving the notions of reciprocity, redistribution, and exchange. These patterns of integration are described as key elements that co-mingle within and structure contemporary group learning within classrooms.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)96-107
Number of pages12
JournalEducational Review
Volume66
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • group learning
  • Karl Polanyi
  • economic activity
  • collaborative leaning
  • cooperative learning

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