Teaching and Learning Innovations Conference 2020

 

Learning in higher education continues to evolve beyond traditional didactic teaching to include a wide range of pedagogical methods that engages learners in their own learning. Collaborative learning is a learner-centred approach that involves two or more learners working together in an active task. Smith and McGregor (1992) suggest this approach is predicated on the following assumptions of learning:

  • Learning is an active, constructive process
  • Learning depends on rich contexts
  • Learners bring diverse perspectives and abilities
  • Leaning is inherently social

Collaborative learning is complex and goes beyond groupwork, promoting learning together in a constructionist manner, involving students in the creation of content through investigation and discussion, in an iterative framework. Thereby, boosting self-efficacy, enhancing social skills and increasing civic responsibility.

For any questions and inquiries about the conference please email otl@uoguelph.ca

Smith, B.L. and MacGregor, J.T. 1992. What is Collaborative Learning? Collaborative Learning: A Sourcebook for Higher Education. Washington Centre for Improving the Quality of Undergraduate Education.

 

 

 

Contact Us

 

E-mail the Office of Teaching and Learning (otl@uoguelph.ca) with any questions related to your teaching and learning needs.