COLLABORATION IN LEARNING
What Is Collaborative Learning?
When 2 or more people
learn something distinct together, it is called collaboration learning. This
can be achieved by using online tools like skype or ezTalks meetings.
Elements of
collaboration learning
· Positive interdependence
· Enhance conversation skills
· Small to medium size group
· Time spent to evaluate progress
Types of collaborative learning
1.
Informal
cooperative group: Helpful in breaking up a lecture into shorter, easy to
understand phrases.
Advantage: It improve the amount of material retained by
learners as well as their comfort working together
2.
Formal
cooperative learning group: It is based on routine practice. Groups assembled
for a particular period of time or may stay together for many weeks working on
extensive projects.
Advantage:
learners sturdy and become comfortable applying various techniques of working
together.
3.
Cooperative
based group: These are long term, stable group that last for at least a year.
Context in which learners support each other is provided. Member make sure
everyone finishes their work and hold each other responsible for their
contributions.
Advantages: When students are working toward a common goal, academic work becomes an activity valued by peers.
Students are motivated to help one another learn.
Students are able to translate the teacher's language into "student language" for one another.
Students who explain to one another strengthen their own learning.
When students need to organise their thoughts in order to explain them to teammates, they must engage in thinking that builds on other ideas (cognitive elaboration) which greatly enhances their own understanding.
Teammates can provide individual attention and assistance to one another.
Regular and constructive collaborative study groups can assist you with mastery of material, exam preparation, and better performance on tests.
Advantages: When students are working toward a common goal, academic work becomes an activity valued by peers.
Students are motivated to help one another learn.
Students are able to translate the teacher's language into "student language" for one another.
Students who explain to one another strengthen their own learning.
When students need to organise their thoughts in order to explain them to teammates, they must engage in thinking that builds on other ideas (cognitive elaboration) which greatly enhances their own understanding.
Teammates can provide individual attention and assistance to one another.
Regular and constructive collaborative study groups can assist you with mastery of material, exam preparation, and better performance on tests.
PRINCIPLES OF COLLABORATION
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