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Collaborative learning and CSCL research trends: A CiteSpace bibliometric review (2000-2023)

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This bibliometric study employs CiteSpace to map the landscape of collaborative learning (CL) research, analyzing 3392 journal articles indexed in the Web of Science (2000–2023). The investigation examines publication patterns, geographic contributions, and influential authors and works. Key findings indicate: (1) sustained growth in CL publications over two decades; (2) the US, China, and UK as primary contributors; (3) significant scholarly influence of Dillenbourg and Vygotsky, alongside highly cited works by Stahl, Johnson, Weinberger, and Chi; (4) dominant research foci on technology-supported CL, its design, and effects; (5) prominent hotspots including evidence-based practices, computer-supported collaborative inquiry learning, and social knowledge construction; and (6) emerging trends concerning student experiences and metacognitive regulation. This analysis provides insights for second language instruction and advances CL scholarship.

Source: International Journal of Educational Research Open

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijedro.2025.100534

Author: Ying Liu

Institutions: Queen's University Belfast, Ningxia University

Language: English

Topic: Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods

Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,890