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Collab Learning
Collaborative Learn.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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. Structured approaches to developing solutions to real-world. |
| The benefits of collaborative learning include: | Development of higher-level thinking. 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. |
| 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. |
| What technology might assist the group work? | f technology use is required, you will need to incorporate learning activities around the use of the technology. |
| What can the students do? | Choose assignment topics or tasks that are related to the real world, and can be connected to students’ lives. |