PORTFOLIO 01-2019 TEACHING PRACTICE I- PORTFOLIO | Page 13

 Research shows that educational experiences that are active,
social, contextual, engaging, and student-owned lead to deeper
learning. The benefits of collaborative learning include:
Why Use
Collaborative
Learning?
 Development of higher-level thinking, oral communication, self-
management, and leadership skills.
 Promotion of student-faculty interaction.
 Increase in student retention, self-esteem, and responsibility.
 Exposure to and an increase in understanding of diverse
perspectives.
 Preparation for real life social and employment situations.