Authentic Learning Element 5

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"Collaboration"presenting a platform for collaborative construction of knowledge...

Let's explore the fifth element of Authentic learning which is "To support collaborative construction of knowledge with the video below -

Collaborative Learning Builds Deeper Understanding


 Collaboration in the context of learning can be referred to as creating a learning environment that gives the platform for joint intellectual effort by students or students and teachers together. It involves students working in groups of two or more, searching mutually for meanings, solutions to problems, understanding and or creating a product.

Collaboration is a common practice seen in very many shades in classrooms around the world’s educational system. What differs in a collaboration context is the type of activities and the different learning tools students use while collaborating. According to Lee Vygotsky, a Russian teacher, he states “We learn through interactions with our peers and teachers.” Hence, for there to be an effective platform that encourages students’ collaboration, educators should be driven by the core goals for designing an interactive environment that promotes constructive collaboration amongst students. These goals will include developing the communication/presentation abilities of students, well-rounded social-emotional learning skills that strengthens their critical thinking and problem-solving acumen. It is important to note that collaboration can happen in many ways not necessarily with the use of technology, however incorporating technology tools can foster a more active collaborative engagement, in this case there is a shift of attention from the technology itself to the interactions and collaboration affordances happening amongst the students.

References

Collaboration: Bringing students together to promote learning; Rachelle Dene Poth -https://www.gettingsmart.com/2018/10/collaboration-bringing-students-together-to-promote-learning-can-move/


Oliver, R., Omari, A., & Herrington, J. (1998). Exploring student interactions in collaborative World Wide Web computer-based learning environments. Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia, 7(2/3), 263-287.

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