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Working in Groups-University Links

Collaborative Learning 

ACAeNews - Explains the foundations of group work and how to implement it. Identifies 13 challenges encountered and potential solutions.

Florida International University - Website dedicated to the enhancement of educational methods for the purpose of maintaining superior and valuable levels of learning and teaching.

Geography of the New Undergraduate - Aims to facilitate the undergraduate learning process primarily for students with non-traditional majors or areas of study. Includes explanations for group work and advice on how to most efficiently understand the collaborative learning process.

University of Michigan - Based on extensive research, this website offers practical definitions, research findings, and helpful tips for instructors interested in learning more about the purpose and usefulness of cooperative learning; Focuses on student interaction with one another.

"Doing Collaborative Learning" National Institute for Science Education - Introduces considerations for instructors prior to the integration of collaborative learning into their course structure. Offers tips to appropriately prepare students for the group learning experience.

Preparing Students

Instructor's Tasks

Group Roles

Techfa Education and Technologies - Discusses the conditions for effective collaborative learning in relation to group composition, task features, and communication between partners.

Virginia Tech - Article Collaborative Learning Enhances Critical Thinking. Study examines the effective of individual learning compared to collaborative learning. Finds each method of learning equally effective when learning factual information and collaborative learning offering greater opportunities for critical thinking.

Concept Mapping

Florida International University - Website dedicated to the enhancement of educational methods for the purpose of maintaining superior and valuable levels of learning and teaching.

University of Victoria, British Columbia - Presents resources intended to advance the development of practical skills in relation to career concerns and individual achievement. Offers links to helpful tips related to the above subjects.

Group Assignments

Florida International University - Website dedicated to the enhancement of educational methods for the purpose of maintaining superior and valuable levels of learning and teaching.