Collaborative learning

Collaborative Learning

What is it?

Is the educational approach that, through groups, seeks to improve learning through joint work

Groups of two or more students work together to solve problems, complete tasks, or learn new concepts.

Involves students in learning activities that allow them to process information, which results in greater retention of the subject matter, in the same way, improves attitudes towards learning, interpersonal relationships and towards students. group members.

Why use it?

Research shows that active, social, contextual, playful and guided educational experiences, lead to deeper learning.

Development of:

- High-level thinking

- Oral communication

- Self-management

- Leadership skills

Improvement in the interaction between students and educational institution

Increase in academic retention, self-esteem and responsibility.

Exposure to understanding diverse perspectives

Preparation for real life social and work situations

Considerations for applying

Set clear expectations for students.

Establish basic rules for participation and contribution.

Plan each stage of group work

Carefully explain to the students how the groups or peer discussion will work and how it will be graded.

Help students develop the skills they will need to be successful, by applying team-building exercises or introducing self-reflection techniques.

Assume responsibilities

Incorporate self-assessment and peer review for group members to consider their own contributions and those of others.

Types of Groups

The base groups are long-term or long-term groups, they can last up to a year.

They are heterogeneous groups with a stable membership whose main purpose is to provide each of its members with support, help and assistance in each of the Needs that arise while completing an assignment that will lead to academic progress.

They are the groups most used for assignments that can last from a few minutes to an entire class period.

The teacher uses them to direct the teaching and focus the student's attention on the material to be covered, ensuring that the students are processing it cognitively and providing closure to the instructional session.

The range covered by the formal group is from one class period to several weeks.

The teacher can structure academic activities or course requirements to work within the base group.

Core groups ensure that students are involved in organizing material, explaining it, and integrating it into conceptual structures.

Formal

Informal

Base