(b) Collaborative learning is based on the view that knowledge is a social construct. Collaborative activities are mot often based on four principles:
The learner or student is the primary focus of instruction.
Interaction and "doing" are of primary importance.
Working in groups is an important mode of learning.
Structured approaches to developing solutions to real-world problems should be incorporated into learning.
Peer learning, or peer instruction, is a type of collaborative learning that involves students working in pairs or small groups to discuss concepts, or find solutions to problems.