The Benefits of Collaborative Learning
In my previous post I started a discussion about “what is collaborative learning?”. A related question to ask is “why should we use collaborative learning strategies in our classrooms”? In other words, do collaborative learning...
Elements of Effective Collaborative Learning
Over the next few weeks I am hoping to start a conversation about building collaboration in our classrooms and beyond. Collaboration sounds like a good idea… but what is it, and how can we use it to increase student...
Supporting Learning Through Peer and Self-Assessment
Assessment is usually something we view as the job of the teacher. While it is true that the teacher designs and directs assessment, our assumptions about assessment also point us to the role that students can play in the...
Formative Assessment
When you hear the word “assessment”, most likely your first thoughts are about tests, exams and projects that form the content of your gradebook. However, if we view assessment as a critical part of the learning process,...