Written by a classroom teacher for classroom teachers this handbook will guide teachers in the process of creating a cooperative learning culture in the classroom. It pulls together all the required information to save busy teachers time so they can extract the ideas and use them immediately in class.
researched benefits of cooperative learning
different ways to create home base and random groups
team building activities and suggestions
13 different practical activities to use in delivering any content in the classroom
suggested team roles and social skills for each activity
suggested time requirement for each activity
an outline of the benefits of each activity together with teacher tips
Cooperative learning in-school training is available: half day, series of twilights or one/two/three day academy.
Suitable for all teachers in all sectors.
Active, engaged ...and well behaved is priced at £25
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Active, engaged ...and well behaved! Supporting cooperative learning in pre5, primary and secondary schools. Written by a classroom teacher for classrooms teachers this handbook offers many practical ideas and guides teachers in the process of creating a coop learning culture in their classroom.
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