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Cooperative learning, a particular type of active learning, is a formal instructional approach in which students work together in small teams to accomplish a common learning goal. It is a student, or more properly a group or team based approach to teaching and learning and has gained considerable acceptance in universities, but it's also used with younger people.
Cooperative Learning
By David and Roger Johnson - Learn why cooperative learning should be used and become familiar with the elements of cooperative learning. Find out what activities make full use of cooperative learning's benefits. (Added: 17-Aug-2007 Hits: 153 )Cooperative Learning and Conflict Resolution
By David and Roger Johnson - Cooperative Learning is the instructional use of small groups so that students work together to achieve shared goals. In cooperative learning groups students are given two responsibilities: to learn the assigned material and to make sure that all other group members do likewise. (Added: 17-Aug-2007 Hits: 106 )Cooperative Learning Saves the Day! -- One Teacher's Story
By Cara Bafile - Dr. Theodore Panitz was a popular educator whose courses filled with eager students, but he had a problem. When the time came to test the students' understanding of mathematical concepts, they struggled. His own investigation led Panitz to the discovery that his teaching method was building up his own powers of problem solving -- not his students'. What was the answer to this baffling problem? Cooperative learning. (Added: 17-Aug-2007 Hits: 123 )The Jigsaw Classroom
By n a - Read an overview of the jigsaw classroom, and learn how to implement this strategy. Also, pick up a bit of history regarding the jigsaw classroom. (Added: 17-Aug-2007 Hits: 187 )An Engaging Community of Inquiry
By Paula Fraser and Rich Henry - Two educators describe an innovative process that offers opportunities for students at all levels to think about current challenging issues and discuss how to create a more positive future for humanity. (Added: 17-Aug-2007 Hits: 126 )Encouraging CL in Higher Education
By Dr. Theodore Panitz, EdD and Patricia Panitz, MLS - The verdict is in. Research studies overwhelmingly favor collaborative learning (CL) as the most effective form of learning (Johnson & Johnson 1984). Yet, despite all the studies and anecdotal experiences reported by teachers and researchers, the paradigm remains largely unused. This article will explore the nature of collaborative learning in higher education and what can be done to promote it. The paper consists of five sections, each dealing with a different aspect of CL. (Added: 17-Aug-2007 Hits: 169 )| Library Home Page |
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