Collaborative learning in adult education

Series or Serial: Digest No. 113

Publisher: The Ohio State University

Published At: Columbus, OH

Date Published: 1991

Distributor: ERIC Clearinghouse on Adult, Career, and Vocational Education, Center on Education and Training for Employment, The Ohio State University

Source Address: 1900 Kenny Road

Source City/State/Zip: Columbus OH 43210

Phone: 800-848-4815

Material Type: Information Analysis

Intended Audience: General

Physical Media: Print

Subjects: Adult Education; Learner Controlled Instruction

Abstract:
The digest provides an overview of collaborative learning and describes how the process of collaborative learning can become a part of formal or institutionalized adult education activities. Included are definitions, descriptions of the elements of collaborative learning (environment, facilitator, learners), issues, and key benefits. There are references.

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