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What is collaborative learning? | Collaborative learning is based on the view that knowledge is a social construct |
Two principles of collaborative learning are: | 1.The learner or student is the primary focus of instruction. 2.Interaction and "doing" are of primary importance. |
What is peer learning, or peer instruction? | Is a type of collaborative learning that involves students working in pairs or small groups to discuss concepts, or find solutions to problems. |
Three of the benefits of collaborative learning are: | 1.Development of higher-level thinking, oral communication, self-management, and leadership skills. 2. Promotion of student-faculty interaction. 3. Increase in student retention, self-esteem, and responsibility. |
What are some examples of collaborative learning or group work activities? | Stump your partner, think-pair-share, catch-up, fishbowl debate, case study, team-based learning, group problem solving. |
Considerations for creating effective group work activities: | Break a larger assignment into smaller pieces ; incorporate peer review; tie in-class activities and lectures to the group assignment; be sure to explain how students will be evaluated and use a rubric to communicate these expectations. |
3-steps to manage collaborative learning activities: | Introduce the task; provide students with enough time to engage with the task. Walk around and address any questions as needed; debrief. Call on a few students to share a summary of their conclusions. Address any misconceptions. |
What are some general strategies to keep in mind when incorporating group work? | Introduce group work early in the semester to set clear student expectations; plan for each stage of group work; carefully explain to your students how groups will operate and how students will be graded; help students develop the skills they need. |