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End date: 2007 × Start date: 2007 × Type: Masters Research thesis × Subject: Active learning × Subject: Australia × Subject: Education, Secondary ×

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    Collaboration : the key to the resilient learner
    Rogers, Jonathan S (1949-) ( 2007)
    In what ways may Collaborative Teamwork and Social Development be linked as they inform Resilience in the Middle Years.' This thesis examines the key role that small group collaboration may play in the social development of student collaborative skills, particularly of a pro-social nature, developed by classroom practice. The study involves Victorian middle years students and a mixed method approach is applied. Quantitative analysis allows student questionnaire response data to be examined to facilitate understandings of the performance of collaborative groups and qualitative analysis of student interview data allows deeper understandings of student interactions to emerge. These collaborative skills include shared planning, monitoring and assessment, supportive behaviours and a commitment to ensuring successful group outcomes. Motivational factors including those based on interest, self-efficacy and attribution are referred to. A collaborative learning model is also described. Personal learning and development that may result from collaborative group work is described in the context of the individual's resilience and personal growth.