Introduction To Cooperative Learning Structures

Introduction to Cooperative Learning Structures

MASTER THE ART OF COOPERATIVE LEARNING

Have you ever wondered how to make your classroom more interesting, interactive, and engaging? Curious about the ins and outs of cooperative learning? If so, look no further – this book is tailored just for you! Designed as a comprehensive guide, it serves as a blueprint for implementing cooperative learning strategies, aiding teachers in fostering young learners’ comprehension, tackling complex concepts, honing communication skills, nurturing collaboration, and ultimately achieving remarkable academic success. Inside, discover a treasure trove of proven Kagan Structures like Think Pair Share, Numbered Heads Together, Jigsaw, Three-Step Interview, and more, perfectly integrated into lesson plans for seamless comprehension. Additionally, you’ll uncover an array of team-building and class-building activities, meticulously crafted to transform your classroom into a dynamic cooperative learning environment. Every teacher should have this book on their shelf, as it serves as a valuable cooperative learning strategy guide.

Contemporary Global Perspectives on Cooperative Learning

This volume captures contemporary global developments in cooperative learning (CL) across varied educational contexts, levels, and disciplines. Cooperative learning is widely recognized as a pedagogical practice that promotes socialization and learning among students, from kindergarten to tertiary education and across different subject domains. With chapters from contributors throughout the Global North and South, this comprehensive volume offers a wide-ranging perspective and addresses a range of cooperative learning pedagogies including relational, online, and peer learning, STAD, the Jigsaw model, and dialogic talk. The chapters draw on novel empirical research and theory to highlight best practices in cooperative learning, whilst also considering the challenges, limitations, and factors which drive or inhibit learner engagement and success. Consistent attention is given to the pivotal role of the educator in implementing cooperative learning to maximum benefit to enhance students’ affective, social, cognitive, and metacognitive learning. Thus, this book will appeal to scholars and researchers across a variety of subjects; and will provide an additional benefit to in-service and pre-service educators who already practice cooperative learning in their classrooms, as well as those who are interested in implementing the model.