Glaister, C, Griggs, V, Martinez Gonzalez, O et al. (1 more author) (2023) Informal collaborative learning (ICL) – student perspectives on the role of informal collaborative learning ICL in higher education. Teaching in Higher Education. ISSN 1356-2517
Abstract
The Covid 19 pandemic requires critical re-evaluation of the way Higher Education can help students maximise their learning to adjust and adapt to a new reality. This requires a holistic approach which extends beyond consideration of student learning in formal settings to understanding the role informal learning can play. Whilst research exists on informal independent learning, less focus has been placed on how students collaborate informally as part of their learning process. In this study interviews with HE students in Spain and the UK offer insight into variable but beneficial informal collaborative learning (ICL) practices. The value attributed to ICL emphasises its potential contribution to the current educational landscape and the merit of recognising it as a distinct concept. Further, uneven access and the role of learner maturity signal the potential for universities to enhance learning and increase access by playing an active a role in developing ICL skills and personal networks.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2023 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/), which permits non-commercial re-use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited, and is not altered, transformed, or built upon in any way. |
Keywords: | Higher education; informal; collaborative; learning; students |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Business (Leeds) > Management Division (LUBS) (Leeds) > Management Division Organizational Behaviour (LUBS) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 20 Feb 2023 11:40 |
Last Modified: | 20 Feb 2023 11:40 |
Status: | Published online |
Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
Identification Number: | 10.1080/13562517.2023.2177843 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:196538 |