From Theory to College Classrooms: Collaborative/Cooperative Learning Techniques that Work

Presenters/Authors

Judith Longfield, Georgia Southern UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Presentation Date

6-1-2013

Abstract or Description

Research demonstrates that engaging students in the learning process leads to improved attitudes, enhanced learning and student retention. In this session attendees will learn about the research behind cooperative and collaborative learning, how to form groups and create effective learning tasks, and be introduced to a variety of active learning techniques. Participant will also practice integrating collaborative learning techniques (CoLTs) into a course by developing a plan for using, grading and evaluating one or more CoLTs.

Sponsorship/Conference/Institution

33^rd Annual Lilly Conference on College and University Teaching, Bethesda, MD

Recommended Citation

Longfield, Judith. 2013. "From Theory to College Classrooms: Collaborative/Cooperative Learning Techniques that Work." Centers for Teaching Excellence Staff Presentations. Presentation 5.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/ct2-facpres/5