Reflection On Collaborative Learning

Action Plan: Implementing Collaborative Learning in my Classroom

Introduction

As professionals, education stakeholders expect teachers to introduce new practices and changes aimed at eliminating biases and unfairness based on students’ differences. Therefore, when I thought of a program that could address the issue of anti-bias education in my class and school, the concept of cooperative and collaborative learning came into my mind. Through cooperative and collaborative learning, students can accomplish collaborative goals, foster intergroup relationships, and deepen their understanding of different topics.

Focus

In this action plan, the area of anti-bias education that I will focus involves the practice of collaborative learning. Collaborative learning refers to a student-centered instruction whereby student work in groups to learn different subjects with the assistance of the teacher who serves the purpose of a facilitator or moderator. For example, the teacher does not drive the lesson but is on standby to assist student on areas where they experience difficulties.

I have settled on the area of collaborative learning because of the following potential benefits. It allows classmates to

In particular, there are challenges expected to arise during the initial stages of implementation. For example, students will attempt to resists new groupings aimed at breaking their status quo based on friendships and other social affiliation. However, with adequate support we will overcome these challenges and create inclusive classrooms and school where students and teachers respect diversity and are always on the forefront to create proactive strategies aimed at breaking gender, racial, linguistic, socioeconomic, and academic divisions that isolate other students and limit equal participation in learning and