Collaboration in schools takes place when members of an inclusive learning community work togethers to assist students to succeed in the classroom. Collaboration in the classroom is vital in helping students learn and grow.
Why is Collaboration Important?
Collaboration is extremely important for creating a growth-based learning environment and for increasing learning progress. The benefits of collaborative learning include: Development of higher-level thinking, oral communication, self-management, and leadership skills. Promotion of student-faculty interaction. Increase in student retention, self-esteem, and responsibility.
Working in groups, and collaborating with fellow classmates gives students a second point of view, and a chance to open their minds to other solutions. Each student is unique, and bring different skills to the table, working together helps students to push their limits and think outside of the box.
Teacher Collaboration
Collaboration between teachers is just as important as collaboration between students. Just like students, when teachers work together to share ideas, their minds are open to new solutions and possibilities. One example of teacher collaboration is using your PLN (personal learning network) through social media. Connecting with teachers and administrators through social media allows you to share, comment, reply, post, and message about things like lesson plans and other classroom activities. When great minds come together, great outcomes are created.