This book recognizes the importance of cooperative learning, in contrast to the traditional classroom, as an effective approach to learning. Its coverage of the subject ranges across the educational spectrum, from pre-school years to university, and offers a fresh perspective on a topic that has gained increasing interest worldwide.With contributions from an international panel of leading experts in the field, this engaging text succeeds in providing key insights, linking the theories that underpin the study of group dynamics to their practical application in the classroom. It presents a comprehensive overview of this alternative educative approach, illustrating how cooperative learning experiences can promote socialisation and friendships, and facilitate learning. The editors assemble a range of well-researched essays, covering such aspects as:* The importance of teacher and student interaction* Small group, virtual and non-virtual teaching environments* Assessment practices for measuring the outcomes of individual and group progress* The effect of cooperative learning on relationships amongst students with diverse cultural, social and learning needs.Illustrated with practical examples throughout, this book will be a crucial read for teacher educators, educational psychologists, student teachers, academics and researchers who want to realize the significant potential of cooperative learning in all educational settings.
Author(s): Robyn Gillies, Adrian Ashman
Edition: 1
Year: 2003
Language: English
Pages: 256
Book Cover......Page 1
Title......Page 4
Copyright......Page 5
Contents......Page 6
1 An historical review of the use of groups to promote socialization and learning......Page 12
2 Fostering social development in preschool and the early elementary grades through co operative classroom activities......Page 30
3 Structuring co operative learning experiences in primary school......Page 47
4 Co operative learning in secondary education a curriculum perspective......Page 65
5 From co operation to collaboration helping students become collaborative learners......Page 80
6 Peer mediation and students with diverse learning needs......Page 98
7 Who gains what from co operative learning an overview of eight studies......Page 114
9 Student motivation in co operative groups social interdependence theory......Page 147
10 Computer support for collaborative learning of child pedestrian skills......Page 188
11 Peer support networks in school and community settings......Page 207
12 Large classes small groups a social systems approach......Page 221
13 Guiding intellectual and personal growth across educational contexts......Page 235
Index......Page 250
