Better Collaborative Problem Solving: The Driver-Navigator Approach

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Enhancing learning and problem-solving through student collaboration is invaluable, but it requires more than simply telling students to "work together." In this workshop with UMass grad student Allison Poh, we will dive into the driver-navigator approach, a powerful strategy with clear roles for students to effectively collaborate. Learn the approach and make a plan to use it in your class!

Part of the Teaching Academy, a series of pedagogical workshops for ALL UMass grad students and postdocs!

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Allison Poh (she/her) is a PhD student in the Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences at UMass Amherst. She currently serves as a Teaching Associate at UMass Amherst and has previously worked as a Part-Time Lecturer at UMass Dartmouth and a Teaching Assistant at both institutions. Her teaching background encompasses a wide range of academic levels, from first-year to graduate. She is also a member of the Advanced Learning Technologies Lab, where she focuses on enhancing K-12 teachers' ability to support student learning in digital environments.