Introduction
The term, collaboration, alludes to a group of individuals working together to achieve a common goal or purpose (Dooly, 2008). It involves the merging of thoughts, ideas and resources; with the aim of meeting a predetermined objective. Brindley, Walti & Blaschke (2009), in agreement with this statement, postulated that a collaborative learning environment is one in which knowledge is shared or transmitted among learners as they work towards common learning goals. In this setting, the individuals in a group are usually required to convene for the purposes of pooling ideas and talents to complete a task assigned by the instructor. Learners in a collaborative group setting are active participants in the process of knowledge acquisition.
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Learning as part of a group - social learning - helps students gain experience in collaboration and allows for the development of important skills in critical thinking, self-reflection, and co-construction of knowledge (Brindley et al., 2009). The learning process generates a bond among the members of a group; as the unit is dependent on the contribution of each participant to achieve maximum results. Participants are responsible for each other's learning as well as their own and reaching the required goal indicates that students have assisted each other in understanding and learning (Dooly, 2008). Collaborative learning processes, therefore, help students to develop higher order thinking skills and to achieve richer knowledge generation through shared goals, shared exploration, and a shared process of meaning making. Participation in these experiences has been linked to greater learner satisfaction and retention of information (Brindley et al., …show more content…
Constructivism focuses on what knowledge is and how bodies of knowledge come to be. Foundation theorists such as Socrates, Kant, Dewey, Piaget and Vygotsky; maintained that students learn based on how they perceive the world and the ability to build on previous knowledge allows for the learning of new information (D'Angelo, Touchman & Clark, 2008). Knowledge, according to constructivist principles, is created and altered by learners based on what is already understood, as connections are made between new and old information. Prior ideas, experiences, and knowledge serve as the foundation for new experiences and interpretations of the surrounding environment (D'Angelo et al.,
Why an organization should support collaboration among their team? Collaboration must be encouraged in each team as it helps to grow the team in a better way. People share their creative ideas with each other due to which every team member wants to participate so that they put up their team on higher level. This strength of sharing the ideas will encourage other team members to put their efforts in a team and collect more creative ideas for the development of team. There are many new trends in
accomplished efficiently, and effectively. That is having the ability to collaborate with the people around you. Collaborating is a tool that is accessible to everyone but is undermined as a beneficial ability. Collaboration is the ability to work together with people to accomplish a task. Collaboration can not only help you develop friendships, it can help you accomplish your goals with their assistance, and it can also help convey diverse opinions to reach the best solution. Collaborating with people
(Ans) Collaboration can be defined as a process, where two or more people or organizations work together to achieve shared goals by sharing knowledge, learning, and building consensus. In order to explore the nature of the practice of collaboration, the author has specifically focused on some of the concepts which challenges the individuals involved in collaborative alliance. Two main concepts have been explored to justify the challenges of the individuals. They are (i) Collaborative advantage,
to this study. In order to accomplish this section, different aspects are covered as follows; 4.2.1 Definition of online collaboration, 4.2.2 Qualities of online collaboration, 4.2.3 Development of collaboration, 4.2.4 Challenges in Assessing collaboration, 4.2.5 Relationship to general concept, and 4.2.6 Summary 4.2.1 Definition of online collaboration Online collaboration is generally defined as “a situation in which two or more people access, learn or attempt to learn something together” and
COMPETENCIES BASIC TO COLLABORATION This concept was taken from module 9 “health economics” sub-topic 3 “collaborative health care”. Collaboration is the working together of different people with a common reason to achieve a common goal or benefit. Collaborative health care is the working together of different health personnel to ensure that adequate care is given to patient to promote the health of our patients. There are two types of collaboration, namely; intersectoral collaboration and intrasectoral
New York: Auerbach Publications. 8. Strickland, J. (2008, April). HowStuffWorks "Is online collaboration the future of how companies do business?". Retrieved March 19, 2014, from http://money.howstuffworks.com/online-collaboration.htm 9. Renfroe, W. (2014, January). 5 Best Collaboration Tools in 2014. Retrieved March 19, 2014, from http://www.fullsailpartners.com/FSPblog/bid/331584/5-Best-Collaboration-Tools-in-2014 10. Communication Through The Ages Infographic - Atlassian. (2013). Retrieved
Wood and Gray (1991) define collaboration as “a process in which a group of autonomous stakeholders of an issue domain engage in an interactive process, using shared rules, norms, and structures to act or decide on issues related to that domain” (p. 437). Gray (1989) calls collaboration “a process through which parties who see different aspects of a problem can constructively explore their differences and search for solutions that go beyond their own limited vision of what is possible” (p. 5). According
Multidisciplinary collaboration effect on clinical decision making Collaborative care is a team effort that its continuity is not possible by one person alone (Hall, Weaver, Gravelle & Thibault, 2007). Coordination, communication and working together are crucial for effective care. Multidisciplinary collaboration is defined as a complex phenomenon that is often formed between two or more people from various professional fields to achieve common goals (Houldin, Naylor, & Haller, 2004). Collaboration effect
“Collaboration is the process of working together to achieve a common goal that is impossible to reach without the efforts of others.” Rather than trusting single agencies to solve their respective problems, it recognizes that many criminal justice problems are universal and require a coordinated and collaborative response to the most pressing issues facing our justice system today. Collaborative justice corporations—and the ability to share information, develop common goals, and create compatible
Reflecting on my topic of collaboration: networking and mentoring, I can see many ways in which it could enhance my teaching/administrating in a variety of ways. Researching this topic and connecting it to the course readings has validated the importance of collaboration of teachers and stakeholders in the education community. This collaboration can take many forms and can be done in a variety of settings, but the importance of such an action has a measurable effect on students. As an administrator
4 techniques for collaboration (Collaborative discussion teams, send a problem, numbered heads together, and think-pair-share)- There are many techniques that teachers can use to create collaboration in the classroom. One is collaborative discussion teams. This is when students are grouped and respond to the material. For example, the teacher introduced the Declaration of Independence, then the students are grouped into discussion teams. The teams will discuss the document, respond to questions,
Two Main Categories of Collaboration The first thing I noticed about the subject of collaboration is that it is huge—there are as many styles, types, methods, rationales, theories, benefits and drawbacks as there are theorists and scholars. Additionally, almost no one appears to agree on even such simple matters as terminology (Is it collaborative writing or collaborative learning? Is it peer response, review, or editing?), let alone on actual application and practice. As Kenneth Bruffee states
What does it take to create an environment that encourages collaboration? How can your organization find the collaborative success that organizations like Apple, General Electric, or Southwest have come to know as generally accepted practices? The success of the aforementioned organizations in terms of collaboration stems from several different components. The first of which is the very essence of their respective cultures. Take Pepsi as a case study. Pepsi has recently launched a new series
visions. Collaboration is when a group of people works together through sharing ideas and is looking to accomplish a common goal. Linda Hill said, “Innovation is a journey. It is a type of collaborative solving among people with different points of views.” Putting heads together will expose multiple abilities and viewpoints to clarify any complications. Collaboration is a relevant cause for working together. In the long run, it should benefit the whole association. Collaboration is necessary
Discussion Board 3: Collaboration Definition: “Collaboration is a method through which both parties try to satisfy their goals by not making concessions, but coming up with a satisfactory solution – a win/win situation” (Satterlee, 2013, p. 174). Summary: The article “Enhancing collaboration” was written by two authors Silverstone and Thomas, who both have adequate knowledge about managing their business and always come up with incredible solutions to success. In this article, collaboration is mentioned