Creating an environment for collaborative language learning
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Dunworth, Katie
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2002Type
Conference Paper
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Dunworth, Katie. 2002. : Creating an environment for collaborative language learning, Quality Conversations - Annual International HERDSA Conference, 7-10 July, 2002, pp. 222-228. Perth, Western Australia: HERDSA.
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Proceedings of the 2002 Annual International Conference of the Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA)
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Quality Conversations - Annual International HERDSA Conference
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Division of Humanities
Faculty of Education, Language Studies and Social Work (ELSSW)
Department of Languages and Intercultural Education
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Abstract
This paper describes the development and implementation of a project to encourage collaborative teaching practices and reciprocal peer learning in the area of tertiary-level language education. Preliminary analysis of student need in the form of survey research revealed a strong level of support for the project, which was subsequently conducted over a period of three years. The project illustrates the nexus between the professional development of academic staff and the value of the learning experience of students.
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