{"id":20525,"date":"2022-09-17T13:49:39","date_gmt":"2022-09-17T19:49:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/?p=20525"},"modified":"2022-09-17T13:49:39","modified_gmt":"2022-09-17T19:49:39","slug":"collaborative-learning-strategies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/collaborative-learning-strategies\/","title":{"rendered":"Collaborative Learning Strategies for Fostering Teamwork in the ESL Classroom"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Collaborative learning is an educational approach that puts the onus on students to assume active roles in their learning and \u201cdo the work\u201d themselves. Collaborative learning strategies<\/a> present individuals with an opportunity to benefit from shared accountability, as well as the knowledge and strengths demonstrated by others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teaching in the 21st century requires educators to extend beyond subject matter and help students fine-tune skills for life, literacy, and learning. Learning skills (often referred to as The Four Cs) include critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication. It can be argued that fostering a collaborative learning environment addresses each of the learning skills and prepares students for cooperation outside of the confines of the classroom as contributing members of society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out the growing library of BridgeUniverse Micro-credential courses, with certifications in how to help students develop 21st-century skills such as teamwork and critical thinking.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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