%0 Journal Article
	%A Karen Armstrong
	%D 2011
	%J International Journal of Educational and Pedagogical Sciences
	%B World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology
	%I Open Science Index 58, 2011
	%T The Para-Universe of Collaborative Group Work in Today-s University Classrooms: Strategies to Help Ensure Success
	%U https://publications.waset.org/pdf/4509
	%V 58
	%X Group work, projects and discussions are important
components of teacher education courses whether they are face-toface,
blended or exclusively online formats. This paper examines the varieties of tasks and challenges with this learning format in a face to
face class teacher education class providing specific examples of both
failure and success from both the student and instructor perspective.
The discussion begins with a brief history of collaborative and cooperative learning, moves to an exploration of the promised
benefits and then takes a look at some of the challenges which can
arise specifically from the use of new technologies. The discussion concludes with guidelines and specific suggestions.
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