Teachers enrolled in this course will...

Know

• a variety of different structures and techniques for using cooperative learning in the classroom.
• the essential elements of cooperative learning in the classroom.
• common mistakes in and misperceptions about using cooperative learning activities.

Understand

• the teacher’s role in structuring cooperative learning.
• how cooperative learning techniques can promote academic success for students.
• understand how cooperative learning can help students develop positive interpersonal and intrapersonal skills.

and Be Able To

• assess cooperative learning activities.
• incorporate cooperative learning strategies into their specific settings.
• plan lessons that promote student achievement through interaction and positive interdependence.