Collaborative Learning

Resource Category Topic
Peer Assessment (McGill University Teaching and Learning Services)
Resources for implementing peer assessment of other students’ assignments and peer assessment of contributions to teamwork. Includes example peer…
Type: Video
 Assessment and Feedback, Teaching and Learning Strategies Collaborative Learning, Grading, Peer Assessment
Small Group Teaching: Tutorials, Seminars and Beyond (Exley, K. and Dennick, R.)
Theory-based practical advice on small group teaching and examples of practice across disciplines. Topics addressed: foundations and dynamics of …
Type: Book
 Teaching and Learning Strategies Collaborative Learning
Setting up and facilitating group work: Using cooperative learning groups effectively (Vanderbilt University Center for Teaching)
Features of informal and formal cooperative groups, a brief review of the underlying theory of group work and its effectiveness, and guidelines for…
Type: Website
 Teaching and Learning Strategies Collaborative Learning
Team-based learning (Vanderbilt University Center for Teaching)
An overview of a team-based learning module, including group formation, out of class readings for preparation, in-class individual and group…
Type: Website
 Teaching and Learning Strategies Active Learning, Authentic/Case/Project/Problem Based Learning, Collaborative Learning
Tools for Teaching (2nd ed.). (Davis, B.G.)
Chapters include: Responding to a changing student body, discussion strategies, the large-enrollment course, alternatives and supplements to lectures…
Type: Book
 Teaching and Learning Strategies Collaborative Learning, Discussion, Grading, Large Enrollment Classes
Three Keys to Using Learning Groups Effectively (Michaelson, L.)
Discusses three fundamental principles for successful learning groups: (1) promoting individual and group accountability, (2) using assignments that…
Type: Article
 Teaching and Learning Strategies Collaborative Learning
Guidelines for Using Groups Effectively (University of Michigan Center for Research on Learning and Teaching)
This article provides strategies for effective management of group activities during the planning stages, implementation, and after. 
Type: Article
 Teaching and Learning Strategies Collaborative Learning
Enhancing Learning – and More! – Through Cooperative Learning (U.S. Air Force Academy) 
This paper describes cooperative learning, and how it can enhance critical thinking, promote “deep” learning, encourage both self-esteem and the…
Type: Article
 Teaching and Learning Strategies Collaborative Learning
What is Team-Based Learning? A quick guide for busy faculty members (Vancouver Island University)
Discusses the unique features of Team-Based Learning, outlines principles behind TBL, and describes the TBL process in a course.
Type: Video
 Teaching and Learning Strategies Collaborative Learning
Getting Started with TBL (Team Based Learning Collaborative)
A guide for preparing for and implementing TBL, including articles and videos. (Some features require paid registration.)
Type: Video
 Teaching and Learning Strategies Collaborative Learning