What are the benefits of collaborative learning, for the students? Well, here are my selection from the 40 or so listed on the Global Development Research Centre’s website which I had not considered before;
1. Develops higher level thinking skills
4. Builds self esteem in students
9. Promotes positive race relations
14. Involves students in developing curriculum and class procedures
22. Encourages alternate student assessment techniques
25. Students are taught how to criticize ideas, not people
34. Classroom anxiety is significantly reduced
These are good, but not aspects of collaboration I had considered. The more ‘normal’ (for want of a better word) are, for me;
5. Enhances student satisfaction with the learning experience
6. Promotes a positive attitude toward the subject matter
7. Develops oral communication skills
10. Creates an environment of active, involved, exploratory learning
15. Students explore alternate problem solutions in a safe environment
20. Students develop responsibility for each other
29. Greater ability of students to view situations from others’ perspectives (development of empathy
33. Promotes innovation in teaching and classroom techniques
36. Classroom resembles real life social and employment situations
What would you add to this list (or the original list; link above)?
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