Collaborative Learning in Inclusive Education: A Systematic Review
Keywords:
Collaborative Learning, Inclusive Education, Systematic ReviewAbstract
This systematic review aims to find out and describe collaborative learning in inclusive education. The method used in this paper uses systematic review with the aim to find out how the implementation of collaborative learning in inclusive education based on the reviewed literature. The article search was carried out on three online databases namely; SAGEPUB journal, Education Resources Information Center (ERIC), and Science Direct. The keywords used in the search are "collaborative" AND "inclusive classroom", "collaboration" AND "inclusive setting/inclusive classroom", "collaborative" AND "inclusive setting". Based on the three search keywords, the writer found 1193 articles which then determined the inclusion and exclusion criteria in the article review process to get 4 journals that could provide an explanation and description of collaborative learning in inclusive education. The results of a journal review show that collaborative learning is very important and influences in an inclusive education practice which certainly needs to be supported by the skills and knowledge of general and special teachers. So that all student get the same rights and treatment without being privileged.
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