Collaboration in the Classroom

When we think about working in a group or with a partner we often think of it as a little social break from the lectures. Having read Pearson's article on Collaboration differently opened my eyes to why working in groups or with a partner has benefits for everyone. The students learn from each other when they collaborate, they are able to get different points of views and are able to find multiple ways to answer a questions. Collaboration has three major elements that are it's framework, interpersonal communication, conflict resolution, and task management. Students gain all of these elements when working together and they are able to take it with them into the work world. Having all these abilities help them gain knowledge and improves their work ethic. Something so little can actually help in the long run.