Introduction to Collaborative Learning

Foundations of Collaborative Learning: Historical context, Definition and principles, Benefits and challenges. Social Constructivism (Vygotsky) Social Interdependence Theory: Positive and negative interdependence, Individual accountability, Group processing. Johnson & Johnson's Cooperative Learning Model Cognitive Development in Collaboration: Peer interaction and cognitive conflict, Scaffolding and the Zone of Proximal Development, Distributed cognition. Piaget's Cognitive Development Theory and Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory Sociocultural Perspectives on Collaboration: Cultural mediation, Community of practice, Dialogic learning. Lave and Wenger's Situated Learning Theory Technology-Enhanced Collaborative Learning: Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL), Online collaborative tools and platforms, Artificial Intelligence in collaborative settings. Connectivism (Siemens) and Knowledge Building Theory (Scardamalia & Bereiter)