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Seeing the difference between Cooperation and Collaboration : - Coggle…
Seeing the difference between Cooperation and Collaboration
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A Limited Yet Important Role for Teachers
Teachers cannot control all factors influencing student collaboration, as students bring diverse backgrounds, personalities, and relationships.
Incorporating more collaborative tasks in regular teaching is essential.
Despite limitations, teachers significantly shape students’ collaborative experiences.
Laying the Groundwork for Successful Collaboration
Since many students prioritize individual achievement, collaboration may be unfamiliar and initially challenging.
Overcoming obstacles requires consistency and fostering a positive environment.
Being Consistent
Consistency in designing, applying, and assessing collaborative tasks clarifies objectives and procedures, boosting success.
Key consistency strategies include:
Motivating students before collaboration.
Establishing clear ground rules
Supporting students without judging ongoing work and normalizing tensions.
Persisting despite emotional responses, continually creating collaborative opportunities.
Critical planning questions to ensure consistency:
What are the specific language objectives?
Which language skills will be used?
What group sizes and formats will be involved?
How will the task be introduced?
What is the reasonable time frame?
Will there be a presentation of the final
project to parents, the community, or
even a larger audience?
Cultivating a Positive Environment
Use positive reinforcement to highlight the benefits of collaboration.
Encourage students to recognize that collaborative work often surpasses individual efforts.
Raise awareness of shared resources and expertise advantages.
This approach fosters acceptance of diverse opinions and greater classroom tolerance.