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Collab Learning
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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, Group problem solving. |
| 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. |
| What technology might assist the group work? | f technology use is required (e.g. wikis), you will need to incorporate learning activities around the use of the technology. |