Classroom Connections: Understanding and Using Cooperative Learning

Presents current theory and research in cooperative learning, and offers practical advice for implementing various cooperative learning strategies in classrooms at all levels. Discusses team building activities and ways to foster responsibility and interdependence, and highlights popular methods such as Jigsaw and Teams-Games-Tournaments. Includes chapter outlines, clasroom scenarios, and reflection activities, plus worksheets and an appendix on research evidence. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.