Cooperative learning: Where heart meets mind : an interactive resource book

The purpose of this research book is to involve educators in critical inquiry, persona reflection and supportive discussion about the concepts underlying cooperative strategies and effective classroom applications. Specifically, the book is designed to: * promote understanding of elements basic to cooperative learning, * stimulate critical and creative thinking about effective classroom use, * raise and explore implementation issues and options, and * encourage supportive interaction among educators experiencing and facilitating cooperative strategies.