Part 1. Establishing the context. Collaborative learning: coming to terms with the term -- The case for collaborative learning -- Part 2. Implementing collaborative learning. Designing the learning task -- Orienting students -- Forming groups -- Helping students facilitate group work -- Evaluating and grading group work -- Avoiding and resolving problems -- Part 3. Collaborative Learning Techniques (CoLTs). Discussion CoLTs -- Reciprocal teaching CoLTs -- Problem solving CoLTs -- Graphic organizing CoLTs -- Writing CoLTs -- Game CoLTs.