Collaborative learning in the classroom.

Conducting Writing Assignments” By Richard Leahy explores the benefits of allowing students to be included in the creation of assignments. Students are more likely to genuinely participate in assignments they feel a part of. In addition this method allows teachers to be aware of the needs of the student as well as clarifying for students what the most important elements of the assignment. One drawback with this method is the amount of time it takes. Also, cooperation and compromise can be difficult depending on the group.  I found this method particularly interesting because of its connection to collaborative leaving, a key component of The Writing Center.  Our method is not necessarily the most time efficient way to tutor students (fix it workshop is super time efficient) but it is the best way to hold students accountable for their work while teaching them to be self-sufficient.