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What is Collaborative Grouping? Students working together in
small groups on a structured activity. -They are individually
accountable for their work, and the work of the group as a whole is
also assessed. -Cooperative groups work face-to-face and learn to
work as a team.
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Four Principles: The learner or student is the primary focus of
instruction. Interaction and "doing" are of primary importance.
Working in groups is an important mode of learning. Structured
approaches to developing solutions to real- world problems should
be incorporated into learning.
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Its Impact Development of higher-level thinking, oral
communication, self- management, and leadership skills. Promotion
of student-faculty interaction. Increase in student retention,
self-esteem, and responsibility. Exposure to and an increase in
understanding of diverse perspectives. Preparation for real life
social and employment situations.
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Collaborative Grouping
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Is Collaborative Grouping Effective? Case study #1 Correlation
between performance of collaborative grouping vs. individuals.
Students working in collaborative groups employ more effective
problem solving strategies than individuals. It is possible for
teaching a strategy to increase problem solving skills. What does
the study show?
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Case study #2 Study on preschool children. Done to see if
collaborative grouping is effective. Findings
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Examples of Collaborative Grouping with students
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLaS429LAJA
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Best situations for implementation To celebrate diversity. To
acknowledge individual differences. To get interpersonal
development. To actively involve students in learning. To give
personal feedback.