Collaborative learning techniques : a handbook for college faculty / Elizabeth F. Barkley, K. Patricia Cross, and Claire Howell Major.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Barkley, Elizabeth F.

Contributor:

Cross, K. Patricia (Kathryn Patricia), 1926-

Major, Claire Howell.

Series:

Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series

The Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Team learning approach in education--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Team learning approach in education.

College teaching--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

College teaching.

Genre:

Handbooks and manuals.

Physical Description:

xvi, 303 pages ; 28 cm.

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

San Francisco, CA : Jossey-Bass, [2005]

Summary:

Engaging students in active learning is a predominant theme in today's classrooms. To promote active learning, teachers across the disciplines and in all kinds of colleges are incorporating collaborative learning into their teaching. "Collaborative Learning Techniques" is a scholarly and well-written handbook that guides teachers through all aspects of group work, providing solid information on what to do, how to do it, and why it is important to student learning. Synthesizing the relevant research and good practice literature, the authors present detailed procedures for thirty collaborative learning techniques (CoLTs) and offer practical suggestions on a wide range of topics, including how to form groups, assign roles, build team spirit, solve problems, and evaluate and grade student participation.

Contents:

1 The Case for Collaborative Learning 3

Part 2 Implementing Collaborative Learning 27

2 Orienting Students 29

3 Forming Groups 43

4 Structuring the Learning Task 55

5 Facilitating Student Collaboration 69

6 Grading and Evaluating Collaborative Learning 83

Part 3 Collaborative Learning Techniques (CoLTS) 95

7 Techniques for Discussion 101

CoLT 1 Think-Pair-Share 104

CoLT 2 Round Robin 108

CoLT 3 Buzz Groups 112

CoLT 4 Talking Chips 117

CoLT 5 Three-Step Interview 121

CoLT 6 Critical Debate 126

8 Techniques for Reciprocal Teaching 133

CoLT 7 Note-Taking Pairs 135

CoLT 8 Learning Cell 140

CoLT 9 Fishbowl 145

CoLT 10 Role Play 150

CoLT 11 Jigsaw 156

CoLT 12 Test-Taking Teams 163

9 Techniques for Problem Solving 169

CoLT 13 Think-Aloud Pair Problem Solving TAPPS 172

CoLT 14 Send-A-Problem 177

CoLT 16 Structured Problem Solving 188

CoLT 17 Analytic Teams 193

CoLT 18 Group Investigation 199

10 Techniques Using Graphic Information Organizers 205

CoLT 19 Affinity Grouping 207

CoLT 20 Group Grid 211

CoLT 21 Team Matrix 216

CoLT 22 Sequence Chains 221

CoLT 23 Word Webs 226

11 Techniques Focusing on Writing 233

CoLT 24 Dialogue Journals 236

CoLT 25 Round Table 241

CoLT 26 Dyadic Essays 246

CoLT 27 Peer Editing 251

CoLT 28 Collaborative Writing 256

CoLT 29 Team Anthologies 262

CoLT 30 Paper Seminar 267.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 285-294) and index.

ISBN:

0787955183

OCLC:

55877704

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