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Collab Learning
Collaborative Learning
Question | Answer |
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What is collaborative learning? | is based on the view that knowledge is a social construct. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
How can you design group work assignments? | First, think about the course learning outcomes and how group work might address them. Short in-class activities may take less planning. |
How can you manage group work? | Managing shorter in-class collaborative learning activities |
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 presentationsï‚·posters |
What are some general strategies to keep in mind when incorporating group work? | Help students develop the skills they need to succeed in doing group activities, such as using team-building exercises or introducing self-reflection techniques. Establish ground rules for participation and contributions. |
This generally involves a 3-step process: | Introduce the task. Provide students with enough time to engage with the task. Debrief. |
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. |