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This research examines the effectiveness of collaborative learning pedagogies from the perspective of students. There is a rich history of research on collaborative learning demonstrating the effectiveness and this has led to indexing educational quality by student engagement. However, the findings from this study question the efficacy of collaborative pedagogies in their actual implementation. While collaboration was a part of the most highly rated learning experiences, these pedagogies were typically described as ineffective. Key factors that students see associated with effective collaboration are reported. The students’ perceptions of learning as reflected in their comments on collaborative learning, implications for setting expectations for college learning, and needs for faculty development are discussed.
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Osman, G., Duffy, T.M., Chang, Jy. et al. Learning through collaboration: student perspectives. Asia Pacific Educ. Rev. 12, 547–558 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12564-011-9156-y
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