Collaborative Learning
Collaborative Learning Students learn best when they are actively involved in the process. Learn more of what is taught Retain it longer Have deeper knowledge of the content More satisfied with their learning
Terms for teaching Cooperative learning Collaborative learning Learning communities Peer teaching/peer learning Team learning Study groups
Strategies for Collaborative Work Plan for each stage of work Projects that lend themselves to group work Explain to students how groups are to work Give the skills to succeed in groups
Tasks Require interdependence Assignments fit skills and abilities Fair division of labor Intergroup ‘competition’ Group test taking