In this section of the workshop, participants examine the structural differences between cooperative and collaborative learning, how both differ from the traditional approach, why research supports the use of cooperative and collaborative learning, what cooperative grouping looks like in the classroom, and how cooperative learning can be integrated with other educational theories such as Multiple Intelligences. In this section, participants gain more experience with cooperative and collaborative learning by viewing examples of ongoing projects in classrooms and schools around the nation. Participants view real video footage and read audio transcripts, visit other Web sites, and examine sample curriculum units that use cooperative and collaborative learning. Participants view how collaborative student groups used technology. Participants examine the components common to successful cooperative lessons.
Participants examine the assessment criteria for cooperative learning projects.
Participants explore two cooperative learning middle school projects. In this section, participants explore practical options for forming different kinds of groups for specific purposes. Through tips, guides, and strategies from researchers and teachers, they will find a good range of group formations to chose from. Participants review the different forms of cooperative group configurations. Participants examine what kinds of challenges come up in the classroom.