Synopses & Reviews
The authors integrate cooperative learning with competitive and individualistic learning by providing guidelines for managing critical issues such as teaching social skills, assessing competencies and involvement, and resolving conflict among group members. Each type of learning is clearly defined; the advantages and disadvantages of each are covered; and the research is analyzed to illuminate the conditions under which each should be used. Pre-service and in-service teachers with an interest in cooperative learning and teaching methods.
Synopsis
Each type of learning is clearly defined; the advantages and disadvantages of each are covered; and the research is analyzed to illuminate the conditions under which each should be used.
Synopsis
The authors integrate cooperative learning with competitive and individualistic learning by providing guidelines for managing critical issues such as teaching social skills, assessing competencies and involvement, and resolving conflict among group members. Each type of learning is clearly defined; the advantages and disadvantages of each are covered; and the research is analyzed to illuminate the conditions under which each should be used. Pre-service and in-service teachers with an interest in cooperative learning and teaching methods.
Table of Contents
Preface.
1.Cooperative, Competitive, and Individualistic Learning.
2.Cooperative Learning.
3.Informal Cooperative Learning.
4.Cooperative Base Groups.
5.Basic Elements of Cooperative Learning.
6.Integrated Use of All Types of Cooperative Learning.
7.Assessment and Evaluation.
8.Structuring Competitive Learning.
9.Structuring Individualistic Learning.
10.Integrated Use of Cooperative, Competitive, and Individualistic Learning.
11.Reflections.
Glossary.
References.
Index.