Collaboration Worksheet
Write a 100- to 150-word response to each of the following questions:
• What are the advantages of having diversity in a collaborative learning environment?
The advantages of having diversity on a collaborative learning environment is how much every group member can learn from each other. Something’s come easier for some people and they can help the other team members that are not getting it or understanding. The diversity in the group can also create some great projects when everyone is able to come together and do their part. The different learning styles and point of views can help everyone benefit from what they are suppose to do, and it will bring a lot of variety to the group assignment and some great opinions and topic discussions within the group. When everyone in the group is open to others opinions it also helps them learn about the topic differently and remember it by the repetition of the discussion.
• How might factors such as diversity, attitude, learning, and work styles affect collaboration?
The affects of all factors gives the group a team work environment and enables the group to come together to perform differences on their point of views and the understanding of one another as a person. The diversity of work attitudes of the students is reflected base on each individual’s accomplishments towards the group. Everyone has a different learning style, and this can also bring both positive and negative differences to the group; such as, someone may take what they read in a different way then someone else and communicating it to their team can also help them learn a new point of view and be able to discuss the disagreements and learn from each other. The working styles develop the different effectiveness the group brings, some people may get their portion done right away and some others may finish at the last minute. Making sure everyone has a positive attitude and agrees on everything will make a great team and a