COLLABORATIVE LEARNING SPACES AND QUALITY EDUCATION AMONG POSTGRADUATES IN SOUTHWEST, NIGERIA

Abstract

This study explores the influence of Collaborative Learning Spaces (CLS) on quality of education
in private universities in Southwest Nigeria. Through a mixed-method approach, investigation was
drawn on how cognitive presence and collaborative skills, enhance quality educational outcome.
Statistical analyses, including regression and ANOVA, reveal significant positive impacts of CLS
on student engagement and academic performance, though challenges such as infrastructural
deficiencies and inadequate faculty training persist. Recommendations include targeted
investments in CLS infrastructure and faculty training to optimize their potential for improving
educational quality. The study contributes to the understanding of CLS in the Nigerian context and
its transformative potential in improving postgraduate education.