Reviewing & Reflecting Upon Practices of Collaboration in Higher Education

Abstract

In the current innovation-driven knowledge age. education is under a critical transformation The instructor-student collaborative partnership has the potential to transform education from traditional instructor-directed, transmissive teaching to a very active, participatory student - centered learning. Collaborative learning is a widely used instructional method, but the learning potential of this instructional method is often underused in practice. Therefore, the importance of various factors underlying effective collaborative learning should be determined. The present study applies a critical literature review approach and reflection upon practices which promote collaboration in a learning environment. The key conclusions indicate that there are various ways to promote collaboration among students-students & student-instructor. Proposed practices in this study serve as recommendations to policy makers and educators in Higher Education.