Mapping, Clarifying, and Communicating Key Ideas about Collaborative Learning (MC²) Primers
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Collaborative Learning Primers
Developed through a unique collaboration between practitioners and researchers, our resources aim to bridge research and classroom application of collaborative learning practices by offering accessible introductions to core topics.
Each primer offers:
- Evidence-based principles grounded in the latest research literature
- Practical instructional ideas and classroom strategies
- Concise overviews of key topics in collaborative learning
- Curated bibliographies for further reading and exploration
Our resources benefit many educational partners including:
- Educators looking to refresh your teaching toolkit with research-based methods
- Administrators hoping to foster a culture of evidence-based professional development
- Researchers interested in connecting your work to practical classroom applications
Explore the Collaborative Learning Primers
Teacher’s Roles in Supporting Collaborative Learning
This primer explores how teachers can promote effective collaboration among learners.
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Social Regulation of Learning
This primer considers social regulation of learning, a developing field of study, as critical for successful collaborative learning experiences for all learners in a classroom.
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Classroom Discourse
This primer considers how teachers can create a classroom allowing students to evaluate evidence, share new ideas, and build on each others’ ideas.
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Collaborative Argumentation
This primer explores best practices to support collaborative argumentation for both STEM and non-STEM teachers.
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Assessment
This primer explores how assessment can support collaborative learning, including what it is, why it matters, and when and how to apply it effectively.
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What Practitioners Say
I like how the Assessment primer presented multiple strategies and assessment concepts, along with rubrics. These elements are crucial for understanding and implementing collaborative learning effectively. The inclusion of research-based evidence further supports the validity of these strategies, making them more reliable for practitioners.
I think the Classroom Discourse primer clearly explained collaborative learning concepts and strategies, backed by a lot of research evidence, with a clear bibliography at the end. If I were considering accessibility for practitioners, I particularly appreciated the breakdown of specific steps that could be used. As a teacher, I’m always more interested in practical applications—what I can do with the information and how to use it specifically in my classroom. I really appreciated seeing that in the primer, and the external links were brilliant.
The Teacher’s Roles in Supporting Collaborative Learning primer did an excellent job of clearly explaining collaborative learning concepts and strategies. It differentiated collaborative learning from cooperative learning, outlined the three key phases (before, during, and after), and provided specific, actionable strategies for each phase. The inclusion of research citations effectively supported the claims and provided a foundation for the recommendations.