Teachers enrolled in this course will...

Know

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

Understand

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

and Be Able To

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