Cooperative Learning
Use these strategies to improve your students' cooperative learning skills. Included are articles to teach you about each concept and lesson plans with which you can implement the strategies. These are great professional development resources and are an excellent resource to ensure that you are improving your professional skill set.
Recommended Cooperative Learning Resources
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Cooperative Learning: A Complete Guide for Teachers
Whether you're a seasoned educator or new to teaching, this guide to cooperative learning is designed to provide valuabl... -
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How Students Learn
Students learn more easily when they have a desire to learn Discover the laws of learning and how students use the know... -
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Think, Pair, Share Cooperative Learning Strategy
TPS explained and demystified, with tips for new teachers and pros alike! The think, pair, share strategy is a cooperat... -
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Jigsaw Groups for Cooperative Learning
Collaboration is critical 21st Century and social-emotional skill Jigsaw is a grouping strategy in which the members of... -
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Numbered Heads Together Cooperative Learning Strategy
Accountability is a critical 21st Century and social-emotional skill Numbered Heads Together is a cooperative learning ... -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Top 5 Icebreakers to Get to Know Your Students
Enjoy icebreakers that will help students get to know each other, assist you with learning names and personalities, and ... -
LESSON PLANS
Teamwork and Tangrams
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TEACHING RESOURCE
Teaching with Cooperative Learning
Learn the basics of successfully teaching your class with the cooperative learning method. Group projects are an excelle... -
FROM THE BLOG
25 Tips and Examples for Student-Centered Learning
Alex Cohill is a special education teacher with ten years of experience serving students with severe cognitive disabilit... -
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Two Years Before the Mast
Two Years Before the Mast is a powerful 19th century personal narrative that will provide students with an authentic und... -
LESSON PLANS
Spelling Using Think, Pair, Share
Present this lesson plan for the Think, Pair, Share strategy to help students practice spelling and writing words with t... -
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Cooperation Cards
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Nuclear Testing in Australia
Students will work in small groups to research the history and implications of nuclear testing in and around Australia. ... -
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The Jungle
The Jungle by Upton Sinclair unveils the horrible injustices of Chicago's meat packing industry at the turn of the twen... -
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Addressing Challenging Team Dynamics
Distribute a chart that lists common behavior by students working in a group setting. Learn how to remedy bad behavior, ... -
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Cooperative Learning 2
Use this form to record how students cooperate with others. This is a great way to assess your students progress throug... -
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Ongoing Assessment: Cooperative Learning 1
