Collaborative learning

know the merits and demerits of collaborative learning

1. COLLABORATIVE LEARNING Prepared by Rukhiya. P Keyi sahib training college

2. Collaborative learning is a type of active learning that takes place in student teams. The students participating in collaborative learning are actively exchanging , debating and negotiating ideas within their group, which increases their interest in learning.

3. It includes both teaching learning strategies and environments in which learners engage in a common task where each individual depends on and is accountable to each other.

4. According to Gerlach , collaborative leaning is based on the idea that learning is a naturally social act in which participants talk among themselves. It is through the talk that learning occurs.

5. CHARACTERISTICS OF COLLABORATIVE LEARNING

6. Collaborative learning incorporates group work It sets group goals and individual accountability

7. Students work cooperatively rather than competitively Learning is active and purposeful .

8. Students have increased control over learning . Responsibility for learning is more student centered rather than teacher centered,

9. Students are decision- makers and teachers are facilitators. Students master knowledge through constructing content rather than through memorizing content .

10. Teacher and students jointly construct knowledge. There is a sharing of authority and acceptance of responsibility among group members for the group actions .

11. MERITS OF COLLABORATIVE LEARNING

12. Collaborative learning builds Self- esteem in students.

13. It enhances students satisfaction with the learning experiences

14. It promotes a positive attitude towards the subject matter.

15. Collaborative learning aid s in student’s socialization

16. It increases learner’s critical thinking skills, and increases his retention of information, and improves interest in the subject matter.

17. DEMERITS OF COLLABORATIVE LEARNING

18. There is no sufficient time for true collaboration to occur.

19. In collaborative learning ,teacher may not be able to monitor groups effectively.

20. Teachers may have a difficult time going from instructor to facilitator.

21. Developing appropriate collaborative learning activities for meeting lesson objectives is often difficult.

22. Meeting individual differences are not easy in the collaborative class room.