Student Perception of the Effectiveness of Collaborative Learning

The paper analyzed student perception of the effectiveness of collaborative learning. The purpose of the paper was to investigate second year students’ perceptions of collaborative learning in Sagaing University of Education. Thirty eight percent of second year students who involved in collaborative learning were selected as the participants of this study by using purposive sampling method. In this study, a questionnaire for students was used to collect require data and demographic information of these students. In addition, a set of open-ended question was used to know students’ opinions and recommendation for their learning. This study used a descriptive research method. Questionnaire responses indicated that students got a number of advantages in the collaborative learning. Firstly, they promoted social skills by interacting in small groups. Secondly, they got learning benefits because collaborative learning approach would help their deeper understanding. Thirdly, we hoped that they would develop communication skill and interpersonal skill for their future careers