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Collaborative learning quiz.
Question | Answer |
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What is collaborative learning? | Collaborative learning is based on the view that knowledge is a social construct. |
Which are the two first principles of collaborative activities? | • The learner or student is the primary focus of instruction. • 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. |
What are some benefits od collaborative learning? | • 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, Team-based learning and Group problem solving. |
How can you evaluate group work? | Student group work can result in the production of: • wikis • proposals • reports of case studies • in-class or video presentations • posters |
How can you design group work assignments? | First, think about the course learning outcomes and how group work might address them. Then consider how groups will be organized, how student learning and group processes will be supported, and how students will be evaluated, if at all. |
How can you plan each stage of projects that take place over a longer period of time for the group work. | First decide How will groups be formed? next How will you ensure that students are productive? then What technology might assist the group work? and finally What can the students do? |
How can you manage group work? | First Introduce the task, then Provide students with enough time to engage with the task. and finally Debrief. |
What 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. |