Cooperative Learning and Interpersonal Collaboration

This week’s topics

Cooperative Learning and Interpersonal Collaboration

1. Structured cooperative learning models
2. Johnson and Johnson's social interdependence
3. Role distribution in collaborative tasks
4. Communication channels and active listening
5. Cooperative Learning Model: Strategies & Examples
6. Active Listening and Feedback Tools | Connected Leadership with Peter Boyd
7. The Art of Active Listening | The Harvard Business Review Guide

What you will be able to do

• 1.1 Analyse the characteristics of group environments that facilitate learning and development.
• 2.2 Explain how to facilitate collaboration and learning between group members.

Activity

Start with this week’s 3 videos, then: Seminar, guided reading and a short written task: analyse the characteristics of group environments that facilitate learning and development.

Study materials

Videos

• Cooperative Learning Model: Strategies & Examples · YouTube · Teachings in Education · 5 min · for registered students
• The Art of Active Listening | The Harvard Business Review Guide · YouTube · Harvard Business Review · 8 min · for registered students
• 60 Second-Strategy: Cooperative Learning Roles · YouTube · Edutopia · 1 min · for registered students
• 60-Second Strategy: Sage and Scribe · YouTube · Edutopia · 1 min · for registered students
• 60-Second Strategy: Double Circle · YouTube · Edutopia · 1 min · for registered students

Further resources

• Balancing Openness and Interpretation in Active Listening · PDF · ERIC, article · for registered students
• Educational Psychology (Seifert & Sutton), ch. 9: Facilitating complex thinking · PDF · Saylor Academy, textbook chapter; pp. 183–209 · for registered students
• Organizational Behavior, ch. 11.5: Talking, listening, reading and writing · PDF · OpenStax, textbook chapter; pp. 313–319 · for registered students