CL proposes dealing with other individuals in a way that respects and features each individual’s abilities, skills
and contributions in group. There is a sharing of authority and acceptance of responsibility among group members
for the groups’ actions. A learning exercise only qualifies as CL, when the elements of: positive interdependence,
considerable interaction, individual accountability, social skills and group processing, are present. Numerous
potential benefits including: social, academic, psychological and assessment advantages follow implementation of
learning in collaboration.