Collaborative Learning Techniques
A Handbook for College Faculty
By Claire H. Major, Elizabeth F. Barkley, K. Patricia Cross | Publisher: Wiley
About the book
A guide to thirty-five creative assignments for pairs and groups
Collaborative Learning Techniques is the bestseller that college and university faculty around the world have used to help them make the most of small group learning.
A mountain of evidence shows that students who learn in small groups together exhibit higher academic achievement, motivation, and satisfaction than those who don't. Collaborative learning puts into practice the major conclusion from learning theory: that students must be actively engaged in building their own minds. In this book, the authors synthesize the relevant research and theory to support thirty-five collaborative learning activities for use in both traditional and online classrooms.
This second edition reflects the changed world of higher education. New technologies have opened up endless possibilities for college teaching, but it's not always easy to use these technologies effectively. Updated to address the challenges of today's new teaching environments, including online, \"flipped,\" and large lectures, Collaborative Learning Techniques is a wonderful reference for educators who want to make the most of any course environment. This revised and expanded edition includes:
- Additional techniques, with an all-new chapter on using games to provide exciting, current, technologically-sophisticated curricula
- A section on effective online implementation for each of the thirty-five techniques
- Significantly expanded pedagogical rationale and updates on the latest research showing how and why collaborative learning works
- Examples for implementing collaborative learning techniques in a variety of learning environments, including large lecture classes and \"flipped\" classes
- Expanded guidance on how to solve common problems associated with group work
The authors guide instructors through all aspects of group work, providing a solid grounding in what to do, how to do it, and why it is important for student learning. The detailed procedures in Collaborative Learning Techniques will help teachers make sure group activities go smoothly, no matter the size or delivery method of their classes. With practical advice on how to form student groups, assign roles, build team spirit, address unexpected problems, and evaluate and grade student participation, this new edition of the international classic makes incorporating effective group work easy.
Editions of Collaborative Learning Techniques
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781118761557
- EBook
- ISBN 9781118761670
- EBook
- ISBN 9781118761267
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A guide to thirty-five creative assignments for pairs and groups
Collaborative Learning Techniques is the bestseller that college and university faculty around the world have used to help them make the most of small group learning.
A mountain of evidence shows that students who learn in small groups together exhibit higher academic achievement, motivation, and satisfaction than those who don't. Collaborative learning puts into practice the major conclusion from learning theory: that students must be actively engaged in building their own minds. In this book, the authors synthesize the relevant research and theory to support thirty-five collaborative learning activities for use in both traditional and online classrooms.
This second edition reflects the changed world of higher education. New technologies have opened up endless possibilities for college teaching, but it's not always easy to use these technologies effectively. Updated to address the challenges of today's new teaching environments, including online, \"flipped,\" and large lectures, Collaborative Learning Techniques is a wonderful reference for educators who want to make the most of any course environment. This revised and expanded edition includes:
- Additional techniques, with an all-new chapter on using games to provide exciting, current, technologically-sophisticated curricula
- A section on effective online implementation for each of the thirty-five techniques
- Significantly expanded pedagogical rationale and updates on the latest research showing how and why collaborative learning works
- Examples for implementing collaborative learning techniques in a variety of learning environments, including large lecture classes and \"flipped\" classes
- Expanded guidance on how to solve common problems associated with group work
The authors guide instructors through all aspects of group work, providing a solid grounding in what to do, how to do it, and why it is important for student learning. The detailed procedures in Collaborative Learning Techniques will help teachers make sure group activities go smoothly, no matter the size or delivery method of their classes. With practical advice on how to form student groups, assign roles, build team spirit, address unexpected problems, and evaluate and grade student participation, this new edition of the international classic makes incorporating effective group work easy.
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What is Collaborative Learning Techniques about?
A guide to thirty-five creative assignments for pairs and groups
Collaborative Learning Techniques is the bestseller that college and university faculty around the world have used to help them make the most of small group learning.
A mountain of evidence shows that students who learn in small groups together exhibit higher academic achievement, motivation, and satisfaction than those who don't. Collaborative learning puts into practice the major conclusion from learning theory: that students must be actively engaged in building their own minds. In this book, the authors synthesize the relevant research and theory to support thirty-five collaborative learning activities for use in both traditional and online classrooms.
This second edition reflects the changed world of higher education. New technologies have opened up endless possibilities for college teaching, but it's not always easy to use these technologies effectively. Updated to address the challenges of today's new teaching environments, including online, \"flipped,\" and large lectures, Collaborative Learning Techniques is a wonderful reference for educators who want to make the most of any course environment. This revised and expanded edition includes:
- Additional techniques, with an all-new chapter on using games to provide exciting, current, technologically-sophisticated curricula
- A section on effective online implementation for each of the thirty-five techniques
- Significantly expanded pedagogical rationale and updates on the latest research showing how and why collaborative learning works
- Examples for implementing collaborative learning techniques in a variety of learning environments, including large lecture classes and \"flipped\" classes
- Expanded guidance on how to solve common problems associated with group work
The authors guide instructors through all aspects of group work, providing a solid grounding in what to do, how to do it, and why it is important for student learning. The detailed procedures in Collaborative Learning Techniques will help teachers make sure group activities go smoothly, no matter the size or delivery method of their classes. With practical advice on how to form student groups, assign roles, build team spirit, address unexpected problems, and evaluate and grade student participation, this new edition of the international classic makes incorporating effective group work easy.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Collaborative Learning Techniques?
Society and Social Sciences > Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy > Teaching skills and techniques
Where can I read a sample of Collaborative Learning Techniques?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781118761557
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Collaborative Learning Techniques?
Claire H. Major, Elizabeth F. Barkley, K. Patricia Cross
Who is the Publisher of the book Collaborative Learning Techniques?
Wiley
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Collaborative Learning Techniques is available as paperback(ISBN 9781118761557) and ebook(ISBN 9781118761670) and ebook(ISBN 9781118761267)
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