468-204 Collaborative Learning

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Objectives:

On completion of this subject students should be able to:

• articulate a coherent theory of collaborative learning;

• apply the collaborative processes and leadership strategies required for effective group learning;

• identify and resolve selected issues arising from collaborative processes; and

• assess the strengths and weaknesses of collaborative learning processes.

Content:

Comparison of individual, competitive and collaborative models of learning and the identification of techniques and strategies for promoting effective team work; managing conflict and difference; the influence of leadership and group management on learning; and measures of effective collaborative learning.

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