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CollaborativeLearning

COLLABORATIVELEARNING

5. BENEFITS

1. DEFINITION

SCENARIO

6. WEAKNESS

2. THE 5 ELEMENTS

7. CONCLUSION

3. EXAMPLES

REFERENCES

FURTHER READING SOURSES

8. QUIZ

4. QUIZ

Collaborative Learning Definition

What is Collaborative Learning?Collaborative learning is an educational approach to teaching and learning, that involves groups of learners working together to solve a problem, complete a task, or create a product.A collaborative learning approach involves learners working together on activities or learning tasks in a group small enough to ensure that everyone participates. Learners in the group may work on separate tasks contributing to a common overall outcome, or work together on a shared task. The key distinction between colaborative learning and cooperative learning is that cooperative tasks are more structured than collaborative tasks.

Collaborative Learning - 5 elements

What are the 5 basic elements of collaborative learning?

There are five fundamental elements involved in cooperative learning. In fact, these five elements distinguish cooperative learning from other forms of group learning. These elements can be thought of as pieces in a puzzle. When all of these elements are present in a learning situation, the result is a cooperative learning group.

1. Positive interdependence

2. Face-to-face promotive interaction

4. Interpersonal and small group skills

3. Individual accountability

5. Group processing

Collaborative Learning Examples

1. Online Fora - a teacher might ask students to collaborate through a discussion board or live collaboration software

2. Project-Based Learning In STEM Classes - STEM programs regularly involve collaborative project-based learning scenarios.

3. Problem-Based Learning - Medical schools are the masters of collaborative learning. Doctors often work in teams with other medical professionals.

4. Working in Pairs - Math can be a challenging subject for many students. It is much more effective to use problem-based activities instead of writing equations on a board.

5. Using Technology in the Classroom - Communication technologies such as Interactive Whiteboards (IWBs) help teachers to implement collaborative learning scenarios.

Collaborative Learning - Quiz 1

Collaborative Learning - Quiz 2

Collaborative Learning Benefits

Further reading

Introverts Struggle: Introverted students often prefer to pause, carefully reflect and internally process information. These students may struggle in a social situation where they have to speak up and be vulnerable. Group Work Skills Training Required: Students cannot simply be thrown into groups and expected to work well together. Teachers need to teach positive interdependence, how to deal with people with different learning styles, and how to be inclusive of all voices. Assessment Inequities: Assessment is always difficult with group work. Some students may believe others have been lazy or underserving of the group’s high grade, while at other times students feel that others in the group are bringing their grades down.

Collaborative Learning - Quiz 3

Collaborative Learning - Quiz 4

Collaborative Learning - Conclusion

Collaborative learning places students in groups so they can work together on various educational activities (activities that can include using software to design Viking ships and create stories or solve mathematical equations to estimate crop yields for a hypothetical farm).
There are many benefits to collaborative learning because students must get along, work towards a common goal, and share responsibility for their own development.
Other benefits include understanding leadership and building basic skills related to project management, such as allocating tasks and resources, and being self-disciplined.

Collaborative Learning - References

Arvaja, M., & Häkkinen, P. (2010). Social aspects of collaborative learning. In P. Peterson, E. Baker, & B. McGaw (Eds.), International Encyclopedia of Education (3rd ed.). (pp. 685-690). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-044894-7.00624-2 Cornell, D., Drew, C. (2023). Ten Collaborative Learning Examples. Retrieved from https://helpfulprofessor.com/collaborative-learning-examples/ Laal, M., & Laal, M. (2012). Collaborative learning: What is it? Procedia – Social and Behavioral Sciences, 31, 491-495. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2011.12.092 Nilson, L. B. (2010). Teaching at its best: A research-based resource for college instructors (2nd ed.).  San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.  Lyman, F. (1981). The responsive classroom discussion: The inclusion of all students. In A. Anderson (Ed.), Mainstreaming digest (pp. 109-113). University of Maryland College of Education.