1. Student Collaboration
Chapter Eleven
Student Collaboration
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2. In This Chapter You Should:
Provide a rationale for student collaboration.
Discuss the differences between cooperative learning and collaborative learning.
List the eight key principles for student collaboration.
Describe several models for student collaboration.
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3. Student Collaboration
Positive learning effects
Meet varying learning styles
Interpersonal skills
Critical for later on professionally and personally
Peer scaffolding
Subjective understanding
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4. Collaborative Learning
Evolution of cooperative learning
Increased emphasis on sharing outcomes
Formation of groups
Random, fixed pattern, chosen by students, abilities
Fluidity in roles
Norms and rules
Clear expectations and assessment of work
“The lead leader”
Model collaboration skills for students
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5. Models of Collaborative Learning
Peer learning
Peers seek to take the role of teacher
Clarify or extend content taught in class
Cross-grade level
Largely dependent on context of school
Older students are able to model, lead, and teach
Jigsaw
Opportunity to work in multiple collaborative groups
Students become experts in content area
Opportunity to teach
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6. Models of Collaborative Learning
Inquiry groups
Based on area of interest
Less structure, more latitude
Project-based learning
Problem-based learning
Heterogeneous in nature
Significantly more responsibility for learning
Web 2.0
Wikis
Social Media
Software programs
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