Cooperative Learning in the Classroom : Putting It into Practice

by Wendy Jolliffe

• ISBN13: 9781412923804
• ISBN10: 1412923808
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-01-31
• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd

Summary

This guide provides a step-by-step approach for implementing cooperative learning, covers the key factors that make this method work, and provides guidelines for measuring the program's effectiveness.

Author Biography

Wendy Jolliffe is Programme Director for the BA Learning and Teaching course at the University of Hull and Lecturer in Early Years and Primary teaching

Table of Contents

About the Author	p. vii
Acknowledgements	p. viii
How to Use this Book	p. ix
Introduction: Cooperative Learning: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?	p. 1
Learning for All?	p. 11
Using Diversity as a Strength	p. 19
Talk, Talk, Talk	p. 29
Cooperative Learning and How It Can Help	p. 39
A Step-by-Step Approach	p. 55
Putting Cooperative Learning into Practice	p. 79
Developing a Whole-School Vision	p. 95
Appendices	p. 111
Cooperative Learning Professional Development Programme	p. 113
Fulfilling Pupils' Needs	p. 115
Cooperative Learning Structures	p. 116
Developing Effective Communication Skills - A Phased Programme	p. 118
Roles in Groups	p. 119
Five Key Steps to Implement Cooperative Learning	p. 120
Action Plan for Teaching and Developing Cooperative Learning Skills	p. 121
Quick Cooperative Learning Starter Activities	p. 122
Cooperative Learning - Common Social Problems	p. 123
Cooperative Learning Peer Observation Pro Forma	p. 125
Pupil Questionnaire	p. 126
Notes	p. 127
Index	p. 131
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