Capturing the Formation and Regulation of Emotions in Collaborative Learning: The FRECL Coding Procedure

Area of Science:

• Educational Psychology
• Collaborative Learning Research
• Social-Emotional Learning

Background:

• Measuring emotions and regulation in collaborative learning is complex and lacks standardized methods.
• Existing research highlights the need for structured approaches to understand these phenomena.
• The Formation and Regulation of Emotions in Collaborative Learning (FRECL) model provides a theoretical basis.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce a novel observational coding procedure for measuring emotion formation and regulation in collaborative learning.
• To provide a systematic and comprehensive protocol for researchers in this field.
• To enhance the consistency and organization of data collection on collaborative emotions.

Main Methods:

• Development of a new observational coding procedure based on the FRECL model.
• Detailed description of the coding procedure, including ideal usage scenarios.
• Presentation of a codebook with empirical examples for each stage of the FRECL model.

Main Results:

• The FRECL coding procedure offers a systematic and comprehensive observational protocol.
• The procedure has been successfully implemented in previous studies.
• It provides flexibility for researchers based on their specific needs and experiences.

Conclusions:

• The introduced FRECL coding procedure offers an accessible and structured method for measuring emotions and regulation in collaborative learning.
• This protocol can significantly benefit future research by improving measurement consistency.
• It addresses the current challenges in quantifying these complex constructs in educational settings.