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Collaborative Learning
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What is Collaborative Learning? | is based on the view that knowledge is a social construct. |
Which are the four principles based on Collaborative Learning? | -The learner or student is the primary focus of instruction. -Interaction and "doing" are of primary importance -Working in groups is an important mode of learning. -Structured approaches to developing solutions to real-world problems should be incorpo |
What is the impact of collaborative learning or group work? | Research shows that educational experiences that are active, social, contextual, engaging, and student-owned lead to deeper learning. |
The benefits of collaborative learning include? | Development of higher-level thinking, oral communication, self-management, and leadership skills.Promotion of student-faculty interaction.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/ Write-pair-share Catch-up Fishbowl debate Case study |
What is Problem-Based Learning? | is a collaborative, student-centered approach to learning in which students learn about a subject by working in groups to solve an open-ended problem. |
Which many instructional strategies that involve students working together to solve a problem? | including inquiry based learning, authentic learning, and discovery learning. While they each have their own unique characteristics |
How will groups be formed? | Allowing students to form their own groups will likely result in uneven groupings. If possible, arrange groups by skills and/or backgrounds. |
How will you ensure that students are productive? | Set aside time early in the semester to allow for icebreakers and team-building activities. |
Which are some strategies to help ensure productive group dynamics | Provide opportunities for students to develop rapport and group cohesion through icebreakers, team-building, and reflection exercises.Give students time to create a group work plan allowing them to plan for deadlines, and divvy up responsibilities. |