Abstract

Given the social nature of adolescents, the growing emphasis on grouping and pairing students for instructional purposes is a welcome match. Schools across the nation are dis couraging the lecture approach wherein the teacher is the sole purveyor of information in favor of collaborative learning where students get in groups to share their thinking, engage in discussions, and solve various problems. Increasing interest in collaborative learning has led to numerous questions regarding its origin, research based benefits, and strategies and procedures for class room implementation. In this article, we address some of the most frequently asked questions and offer practical suggestions to help ensure successful use.

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