This study is trying to see if co-operative learning approach can improve 21st century skills (critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creative thinking aka Four C's) in learners and I think it should be learning theories (or theories from education field) but my knowledge in learning theories is limited because my background is Information Technology(IT) / Information System(IS) as such I'm more familiar with IS theories.
Here's a link to different learning theories for further reading:
http://www.instructionaldesign.org/theories/
You may want to consider social learning and situated learning theory for your project.
Best regards,
Debra
Have you thought about the potential of a MMORPG inspired classroom using educational based game designs?
In your field, it may suit you to take a look into this approach of learning.
you may also want to consider social embeddedness or network eembeddedness as probable options also.
you may also want to consider social embeddedness or network eembeddedness or social learning theory as probable options also.
You may check IFLA Guidelines on Information Literacy for Lifelong Learning (p.35 but also the whole document has important info which supports almost every aspect of administering such a task as yours. Ypu may check the citations of each chapter.
http://www.ifla.org/files/assets/information-literacy/publications/ifla-guidelines-en.pdf
Co-operative learning is substantially practiced in south korea and japan. The best theory is their normal learning process through group interaction and open participation . please refer Korean or japanes behavioural books.
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