A Summary of Research Findings of the Collaborative Learning Project. The Washington Center for the Improving the Quality of Undergraduate Education , has reported similar findings.
Faculty members report that they find learning communities challenging and stimulating.
It provides them an opportunity to look at the curriculum in a different way. Further, it allows for collaboration with other faculty and fosters a sense of community, both among faculty and between faculty and students. Students enjoy a sense of community. They learn to think more critically, and are able to synthesize material from different disciplines. Students experience personal growth and achieve a greater appreciation for diversity, as they interact closely with other students and learn from them.