How Collaborative Learning Leads to Student Success | Edutopia

How Collaborative Learning Leads to Student Success | Edutopia

Apparently, I'm becoming a big fan of posts on Edutopia. The process f collaborative learning is one I enjoy observing as a teacher, especially when the task at hand is challenging enough to require input from each member of the group. As a learner in secondary school, I rarely if ever was given the opportunity to work with peers in the classroom. When I first learned of collaborative learning in the classroom, I immediately was drawn to it. I do realize that students must be closely monitored in an effort to stay on task at times, but I have also found that if the task at hand is one that challenges them, then they are more likely to stay on task. I know students appreciate working among their peers, and as long as they are achieving the targets I am as well.