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Collab. learning
Question | Answer |
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1.What is collaborative learning? | Collaborative learning is based on the view that knowledge is a social construct |
2.Collaborative activities are most often based on four principles: | 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 |
3.Peer learning, or peer instruction, is a type of collaborative learning that..... | nvolves students working in pairs or small groups to discuss concepts, or find solutions to problems |
4.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. |
5. 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 |
6.How can you manage group work? Generally envolve a 3-step process | Introduce the task. Provide students with enough time to engage with the task. Debrief. Call on a few students to share a summary of their conclusions. |
7.How can you evaluate group work? | wikis proposals reports of case studies in-class or video presentations posters |