Defining a Collaboration Framework
Collaboration refers to the capacity of an individual to contribute effectively in a group. This involves perseverance, contributing to team knowledge, valuing contributions of others and resolving differences. Effective collaboration involves a division of labour with participants that are engaged in active discourse which results in a compilation of their efforts.
Strand 1 Building shared understanding
Aspect 1.1 Communicates with others
Aspect 1.2 Pools resources and information
Aspect 1.3 Negotiates roles and responsibilities
Strand 2 Collectively contributing
Aspect 2.1 Participates in the group
Aspect 2.2 Recognises contributions of others
Aspect 2.3 Engages with role and responsibilities
Strand 3 Regulating
Aspect 3.1 Ensures own contributions are constructive
Aspect 3.2 Resolves differences
Aspect 3.3 Maintains shared understanding
Aspect 3.4 Adapts behaviour and contributions for others
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- How does the ACER definition and structure of collaboration connect with your own understanding of the skill?
- How does the ACER definition and structure of collaboration extend your thinking of collaboration?
- Do any of the aspects given challenge your understanding of the skill?
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