GROUP CONFLICTS DURING COLLABORATIVE LEARNING: PERCEPTIONS OF STUDENTS AT A UNIVERSITY IN VIETNAM

Collaborative learning, widely used in universities, fosters essential skills like critical thinking and teamwork through knowledge sharing. However, group conflict can hinder this process. This study investigates Vietnamese university students' perceptions of the reasons and effects of conflict during collaborative learning. Employing a quantitative survey, the research identifies factors contributing to group conflict and proposes recommendations for student conflict management. This study improves collaborative learning experiences by providing a foundation for further research on group conflict and practical recommendations for students and educators. Keywords: Group conflict; collaborative learning; student’s perceptions; factors; challenges.