Collaborative Learning
Through collaboration, we leverage the diversity of students from different age groups, educational levels, interests, and skills. This heterogeneous grouping enables students to learn from one another's differences and provides an opportunity to interact with diverse individuals. Additionally, it allows advanced students to mentor their peers through peer teaching. Ultimately, this breaks down learning barriers and provides students with a safe space to learn. However, it does not relieve educators of their responsibilities. We still need to plan lessons, conduct both formal and informal assessments, and serve as facilitators of the classroom. I have found that cross-curricular activities enhance and reinforce learning.
Peer teaching is a method where students learn directly from one another’s teaching. Peer teaching is a method where students learn directly from one another’s teaching. An example follows. I will create Sentence Stems for the students. This is a preset sentence structure that allows you to do with “WHO? The teacher? The students should read their introductions for their presentations. Graphic Organizers (KWL charts and Mind Maps) reinforce learning and help organize information. Gallery Walks allow the students to view and make constructive comments about each other’s works of art. Blended Learning is where I will utilize technology/videos to assist students based on their learning styles. Kinesthetic Learning is simply movement. We will have stations set up so each student can move around the room and engage in different activities.
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