Maricopa Community Colleges  ETL106   19922-19976 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/26/91
ETL106 19922-19976 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Collaborative Learning
Designing and implementing collaborative learning across the curriculum. Prerequisites: Teacher Certification.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ETL106   19922-19976 Collaborative Learning
1. Define the concept of collaborative learning. (I)
2. Examine specific strategies that teachers use to implement collaborative learning across the curriculum. (II)
3. Prepare, teach and evaluate lessons that incorporate collaborative learning techniques. (III)
4. Design a campus support system for implementing collaborative learning (IV)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
ETL106   19922-19976 Collaborative Learning
    I. Definition of Collaborative Learning
        A. Students work in groups to coordinate efforts to achieve shared goals.
        B. Positive interdependence.
        C. Face-to-face interaction in heterogeneous groups.
        D. Individual accountability.
        E. Interpersonal and small-group skills.
        F. Evaluation and processing.
      II. The Instructor's Role and Strategies
          A. Planning instructional goals and materials.
          B. Forming collaborative groups.
          C. Assigning roles to group members.
          D. Articulating tasks and objectives.
          E. Monitoring group progress.
          F. Intervening to provide assistance.
          G. Evaluating student achievement and collaboration.
        III. Design, Practice and Evaluation of Collaborative Lessons
            A. Instructional design.
            B. Creating objectives.
            C. Demonstrating lessons.
            D. Evaluating lessons.
          IV. Campus Support Group for Collaborative Learning
              A. Professional dialogues.
              B. Joint planning and curriculum design.
              C. Reciprocal observation and feedback.
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