Team formation techniques in education

Collaborative learning is gaining acceptance as one of the most successful educational approaches to learning. The basic idea is to organise learners in groups to work together and solve problems or complete tasks. There is ample evidence that when learners actively engage in discussions, listen to different viewpoints, and defend their positions, they better understand new concepts and learn faster. A particular case of collaborative learning is co-operative learning, where each student is responsible for at least one specific aspect or competence needed to solve the problem jointly. The student is improving her understanding through collaboration with others and is also responsible for the group's success concerning the aspect she is responsible for.