Book chapter 2024

Embracing Collaborative Learning: Innovative Teaching Methods at Tertiary Level

MM
Matongo, Morine
 GP
Goronga, Pedzisai
Developing Effective and High-Performing Teams in Higher Education
Journal · pp. 187-216
Abstract

This chapter explores innovative teaching methods that incorporate collaborative learning at higher education level. The discussion critically interrogates benefits, challenges and strategies for successful implementation of collaborative methodologies. Also known as cooperative learning, collaborative learning is a pedagogical technique that promotes active engagement, participatory learner engagement in learning in emancipatory epistemological spaces, contact, and mutual assistance among students. © 2025 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing.

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Learning systems Teaching High educations Teaching methods Collaborative learning Innovative teaching Pedagogical technique Cooperative learning Collaborative methodologies Engagement in learning Mutual assistance Tertiary levels
Author Affiliations
University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Harare, Zimbabwe
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