COLLABORATIVE LEARNING STRATEGIES: POTENTIAL APPLICATION IN DISTANCE EDUCATION

This study discussed that collaborative learning strategies promotes academic and social-affective learning such as the ability to work in a team. However, there is a lack of empirical research on collaborative learning strategies in the classroom. The findings revealed that the distance students not very much clear about the concept of collaborative learning. Further collaborative learning was not always integrated in the classroom. This paper discussed some of the findings of the study and suggested few recommendations for better use of collaborative learning strategies for distance learners.