Making effective use of collaborative learning

By 2020-06-16T09:14:00

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Get group tasks right and boost student learning

Collaborative learning might seem risky; there is scope for students to mislead each other and cement misconceptions. David Read summarises a new study that shows appropriate scaffolding can mitigate the risks, and shares tips for using the Peer-interaction method (PIM).

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