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collaboration learning
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What is collaborative learning? | Collaborative learning is based on the view that knowledge is a social construct. |
Collaborative activities are most often based on four principles: | 1-The learner or student is the primary focus of instruction. 2-Interaction and "doing" are of primary importance. 3-Working in groups is an important mode of learning. 4-Structured approaches to developing solutions to real-world problems. |
what are the benefits of collaborative learning? | 1-Development of higher-level thinking, oral communication, self-management, and leadership skills. 2-Promotion of student-faculty interaction. |
What are some examples of collaborative learning or group work activities? | -Stump your partner-Think-pair-share/ Write-pair-share-Catch-up-Group problem solving |
How can you design group work assignments? | Short in-class activities may take less planning, but it is still important to consider how the process will play out in a classroom situation. |
How can you evaluate group work? | wikis-proposals-reports of case studies-in-class or video presentations-posters |
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. |