EDU 669 - Cooperative Learning (3)

Cooperative learning helps students become more engaged participants in classroom instruction. With the use of cooperative learning, classrooms can change immensely. This course will explore the many elements of cooperative learning. It will focus on the theory, goals, and communication in regards to cooperative learning. It will also address how to structure classrooms so that teachers can be successful when using cooperative learning. Skills will be taught in order to build relationships within teams in one’s classroom. Participants will develop plans for implementation of cooperative structures in the classroom for each student.