EDUC1050 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Cooperative Learning, Conflict Management, Critical Thinking
What is Collaborative/Cooperative Learning?
- Mode of interaction is largely learner instructor
- Useful for necessary surface learning but not effective in deeper learning
Cooperative learning requires students to get into small groups
Benefits are well documented
Cognitive benefits
- Critical thinking
- Retention
- Focus and motivation
- Advanced knowledge
- Complex connections
Social benefits
- Positive engagement with diverse others
- Conflict management
- Self esteem
- Interpersonal skills
But.. to benefit important for teacher to work with students to establish learning culture
Group features
- + interdependence
- Promotive interaction
- Individual accountability
- Interpersonal and small group skills
- Group processing
Questions like..
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