Generic skills and collaborative learning in tertiary education : an empirical examination of student perceptions

• Published in: Policy futures in education Vol. 7; no. 4; pp. 430 - 438
• Main Authors: Brooks, Gordon, More, Elizabeth, Leslie, Julian
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London, England SAGE Publications 01.08.2009
• Subjects: Business education; Cooperative learning; Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD); Diversity (Groups); Diversity (Student); Generic skills; Higher education; Interpersonal communication; Non English speaking background; Productivity; Student attitudes; Surveys; Teaching methods; Undergraduate students

Cooperative and collaborative learning - learning in small groups - is generally considered an effective learning approach with benefits including learning gains and personal enhancement. Successful group activities, however, assume competence in a number of skills. Identification of the particular...