Collaboration, communication and relationships
"Collaboration, communication and relationships" is one of the four principles defined in the "Teaching Large Classes".
A Toolbox that supports the described solutions, has been created.
Intention:
The teaching makes it possible for students to work together, communicate about the subject matter and form relationships with each other.
Challenge:
Collaboration, communication and relationships are key words in stimulating learning environments and have a major bearing on both learning the subject and motivation to study
Collaboration trains important skills for study and work and expands what each student can potentially learn.
By communicating the subject matter, either verbally or in writing, student swill gain a clearer idea of their own understanding and work proactively on the language of the subject matter and on communicating the knowledge of the subject matter.
Study-related relationships help to strengthen student affiliation and, therefore, motivation for the study. A student who has good relationships with fellow students (and faculty employees) will feel more inclined to put effort into their study and less inclined to drop out.
The three key words often go hand in hand: collaboration requires communication, and communication and collaboration together build relationships.
In large classes, particularly during plenum activities, it can, however, be difficult for the individual student to express themselves and communicate the subject matter; there is also a danger that the student will feel invisible and alienated from the crowd. Learning activities that give the individual the chance to communicate and build relationships with other students will be needed.
Solutions:
Learning activities that encourage collaboration, communication and/or relationships can be incorporated into all phases of the teaching, whether preparation, classroom teaching or final tasks on an assignment.
Praksiseksempler:
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