Thursday, September 24, 2009

Cooperative and Collaborate Learning


Cooperative and Collaborate Learning
This form of learning took off during the 1980’s. It is a form of learning that deals with involvement mainly on the part of the students. It involves a team effort and everyone is encouraged to work together. Here student explore questions or work on a meaningful project. This involves a structured activity where strengths and weakness are developed to bring about an interpersonal skill. This form of learning is based on the constructivist Learning Method.
In Cooperative and Collaborate learning the students involved need to feel safe. They will also be challenged and contribute to the overall success of the task. There is no competition involved. There is a deep understanding of the task. Self motivation and self esteem are also developed. Students also learn about conflict resolution. Some of the other benefits of this learning are students will have hands on knowledge about diversity, acknowledgement, interpersonal development, activity involvement and more feed back on the topic discussed.
There have been many critics against the plan as well. Those you would say that the teachers using this plan are avoiding actual learning. Working in groups may not be beneficial for everyone. There could be a mixed matched with strength and weakness on the part of those participating. Also the question of who determines the size of the group involved.
For those who are for the plan stated that there is a structure to the format. The group learns how to resolve conflict within the group. Strength and weakness are addressed. There is a measurable method used such as the rubric. There are also reflection done on a regular basis and everyone is encouraged to do their best. This form of learning can also be used in any classroom setting. Questions are the basis of this plan because it links the interest of the students to bring about an expected result.
Lately the internet has been used to incorporate the learning process. With this technology there is no limit on who can participate. Students can participate with each other within or out of the district. Projects are done on the internet and students correspond with each other through emails. Also by using the internet this will help the students to have more access to more information that can be used.
Cooperative and Collaborate Learning is truly a learning experience for all involved.

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