Collaborative On-line Research And Learning http://coral.wcupa.edu CORAL Collaborative On-line Research And Learning http://coral.wcupa.edu

Coral Objective: A pedagogy promoting active learning in the classroom. Places responsibility in the hands of the learner.

Overview The collaborative project is an applied research project comprised of psychology students enrolled in two different courses at WCU and CUP. Students at WCU are enrolled in a Senior Seminar, Dynamics of Small Group Behavior. Students at CUP are enrolled in a Psychology of Women course. Project guides (TA’s) are former students of CORAL course.

Characteristics of CORAL

CORAL Pedagogy Promotes active learning Is structured by the professors, but led by the students. Offers different teaching and learning styles.

CORAL Pedagogy Promotes active learning Fosters active learning & independent thinking. Time management – of self – others - the team!

CORAL Pedagogy Learn to collaborate with team members at distant & home sites. Team members express support and encouragement. Provides exposure to technology – the relationship of person to machine.

CORAL Pedagogy Transforms competition to collaboration Students transform from competition and contention [Individual Gain] to collaborative problem-solving based on reflection & interpretation of experiences [Mutual Gain].

Team Evaluation Criteria