Note to self:

What are the uses of theory?
Theories also offer an efficient way of generalizing research findings across different types of participants and settings and help frame research aims/questions, identify the methodological stance, design data collection/generation tools and consider frameworks for data analysis/interpretation (Google 2023)

Why is it important to apply theory to practice?
The connection between practice and theory is important as it demonstrates your ability to use evidence to increase your understanding of key concepts, justify your decision making, and inform future practice.

The definition of collaborative learning

Through defending their positions, reframing ideas, listening to other viewpoints and articulating their points, learners will gain a more complete understanding as a group than they could as individuals.

Reference:

Applying theory to practice
https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=apply+theory+to+practice&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8 (Assessed June)

Valamis (2023) What Is Collaborative Learning? Available at: https://www.valamis.com/hub/collaborative-learning