Collaborative Learning in a Global World (Literacy, Language and Learning) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1641134658 ISBN 13: 9781641134651

Publisher: Information Age Publishing, 2018

Synopsis

The 21st century has brought about changes in every aspect of life through ubiquitous technology and Internet-based social media. The distances between cultures and continents have narrowed, the world has become flat, and multicultural work-teams composed of members from different countries have become a daily reality in global businesses. However, in many ways these global changes in work practices have only just begun to have an impact on education. To better prepare students for the information age, researchers and policy makers largely agree about the skills needed for shared knowledge construction. Indeed, the education systems in several different countries have begun to integrate these skills into teaching and learning and are placing a strong emphasis on their implementation (Melamed et al, 2010; Resta et al, 2011). In 2015 the OECD PISA exam for the first time, included assessment of collaborative problem-solving in its country-by-country comparison. Collaborative learning is not a trivial challenge nor is it intuitive for all teachers and learners. One must acquire and practice the essential skills in order to successfully work in a team. Consequently it is essential to train teachers in collaborative teamwork, as they must serve as role models for students. In addition, new tools and practices become available at a rate that outpaces the abilities of many higher education institutions to adopt and implement. This book surveys the current state of the field and provides theoretical guidance and practical examples to help meet the gaps in research, development and practice.

About this title

About the Author

Miri Shonfeld, Kibbutzim College of Education.

David Gibson, Curtin University.

Edition details

• Publisher: Information Age Publishing
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1641134658
• ISBN 13: 9781641134651
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 292
• Editor: Shonfeld Miri, Gibson David