Cooperative Learning in the Classroom : Putting It into Practice

by Wendy Jolliffe

• ISBN13: 9781412923798
• ISBN10: 1412923794
• Format: Hardcover
• 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

Cooperative Learning: What Is It And Why Does It Matter?

Learning For All?

Using Diversity as a Strength

Talk, Talk, Talk

Cooperative Learning and How It Can Help

Putting Cooperative Learning Into Practice

Appendices

Cooperative Learning Professional Development Programme

Fulfilling Pupils Needs

Cooperative Learning Structures

Developing Effective Communication Skills - A Phased Programme

Roles in Groups

Five Key Steps to Implement Cooperative Learning

Action Plan for Teaching and Developing Cooperative Learning Skills

Quick Cooperative Learning Starter Activities

Cooperative Learning - Common Social Problems

Cooperative Learning Peer Observation Proforma

Pupil Questionnaire

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