To train experienced and beginning educators to help students to work effectively in groups in order to achieve desired outcomes.
Educators become proficient in group setup, monitoring, and debriefing.
They learn how to prevent typical classroom problems that often occur during group work and manage effectively those problems that do occur. They learn to manage collaborative processes so that students learn academics and interpersonal skills simultaneously. Practice the Cooperative Learning 3-D Model. Learn to develop longer cooperative activities that combine learning subject matter with learning interpersonal skills. The 3 Ds stand for giving Directions, Doing, and Debriefing.