This assignment aims to explore the role of collaborative learning in educational psychology. Collaborative learning has become an increasingly import

EDUC 775

COLLABORATIVE LEARNING REFLECTIVE JOURNAL ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

OVERVIEW

This assignment aims to explore the role of collaborative learning in educational psychology.

Collaborative learning has become an increasingly important part of learning environments. Corno and Anderman (2016) examine collaborative learning in Chapter 26 of the course textbook. They discuss the diverse theoretical frameworks that guide the research and design of collaborative learning, which include the information-processing theory, sociocultural theory, and regulatory theories. They also examine the study of collaborative learning as it relates to quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research. 

INSTRUCTIONS

Compose a Word document reflective journal entry comparing and contrasting instructional methods and collaborative learning research. Topics that can be integrated include technology support, knowledge building, inquiry-based learning, and different theoretical approaches.   

Your reflection should be 500-700 words, not including the required title and references pages. You must include a minimum of three sources. Acceptable sources include scholarly books, articles, the course textbook, and the Bible.

Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.

Resources: 

Read: Corno & Anderman: Chapter 24

Read: Corno & Anderman: Chapter 26 

Read: Corno & Anderman: Chapter 30