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PIDP 3340: Collaborative Learning in the College Classroom
Effective date
January 2023
Department
Provincial Instructor Diploma
School
Library, Language, and Teaching and Learning
Description
This course is designed for instructors who would like to implement collaborative learning strategies in their classrooms. It is a very practical course that will give learners experience working in collaborative learning groups using a variety of instructional techniques. Learners will plan implementation strategies for their own classrooms.
Credits
2.0
Year of study
3rd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe various collaborative learning approaches
- Explain how to structure individual accountability and positive interdependence
- Describe and set up three types of cooperative learning groups
- Plan a cooperative learning lesson
- Describe evaluation strategies for cooperative learning activities
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
1. Actual curriculum products / portfolio created and used by the applicant in their workplace which are judged equivalent to the curriculum documents required in the PIDP 3260 course assignments.
2. A successful interview with the SIE Department Head or one of the full-time SIE faculty.
3. An essay in which the applicant describes the development of their thinking related to the themes, issues, and concepts of the PIDP 3260 course.
2. A successful interview with the SIE Department Head or one of the full-time SIE faculty.
3. An essay in which the applicant describes the development of their thinking related to the themes, issues, and concepts of the PIDP 3260 course.
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 30
Total Hours: 30
Total Hours: 30
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies may include in-class workshops, active learning instructional strategies, experiential learning activities, discussions, group work, online activities, and self directed learning
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
S (61%)
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
35 |
Unit plan |
|
Assignments |
35 |
Class presentations |
|
Participation |
10 |
Group participation |
|
Exam |
20 |
Final exam |
Course topics
- Cooperative, competitive, and individual goal structures Individual accountability and positive interdependence Group grades Cooperative learning group types Trouble-shooting problems between group members
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.