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The Effectiveness of Collaborative Learning Approach To Students Learning
The Effectiveness of Collaborative Learning Approach To Students Learning
The Effectiveness of Collaborative Learning Approach To Students Learning
Chapter 1
Introduction
that involves groups of learners working together to solve a problem, complete a task, or create a
product. It is based on the idea that learning is a naturally social act in which the participants talk
In recent years, there are many teaching and learning approaches that have been used by
the teachers to provide a quality education. When teachers brought their classes into the room,
students worked individually on lessons for one or double periods. In such learning environment,
learning may not fit in individual needs; it also created problems such as increasing anxiety,
hostility, and boredom of students. Students are generally isolated from one another in the learning
setting. The student was discouraged from sharing information or providing assistance to and by
other students.
master their learning through collaborative efforts. Students work in small mixed-ability learning
teams and draw on each other's strength and help each other to accomplish a common academic
goal. This method encourages supportive relationships, good communication skills and higher-
level thinking abilities. The rationale for collaborative learning is heterogeneous groups working
towards a common goal with group members responsible for their teammates' learning and their
own learning.
The Effectiveness of Collaborative Learning Approach to Students Learning
school learning, individual students usually study in a competitive situation. If one succeeds, others
will fail.
In collaborative learning, individuals will interact with one another and will develop group
skills such as discussion skills and interpersonal skills in a collaborative learning situation.
student to work together as a team. They share responsibility in learning for their own team as well
According to Onabanjo 2000, there are interesting collaborative learning strategies that
will enable students to have active control over their own learning and will also enhance academic
which students work in small groups to help one another master academic content. (Wichadee
2007)
One of the major reasons for this downturn in students’ achievement in the subject is the
non-utilization of necessary techniques in teaching. The point is to seek effort that will employ a
collaborative approach or approaches that will enhance better academic learning of students.