Welcome

Here, you will learn about optimising the role of collaboration in classrooms. This activity is a sample of a wider initiative concerned with the integration of 21st Century Skills in education systems. A key focus of the 21st Century Skills project has been to develop a practical approach for teaching and assessing skills in the classroom.

Collaboration forms part of ACER’s skill development frameworks*, the “3 Cs”:

• Critical thinking;
• Creative thinking; and
• Collaboration.

*The skill development frameworks are publicly available.

By the end of this activity, you will be able to:

• Define and identify key aspects of collaboration as it relates to learning;
• Access resources and research articles to reference and learn more; and
• Develop a practical approach for teaching and assessing skills in the classroom.

Join the Discussion

Do you already use aspects of collaborative learning in your classroom?

Share your answer/s in the Comments section below and click the Mark as complete button to check this step off before continuing to the next step.