Keys to Success presents proven methods for teaching students through group projects. Based on research and years of practice, this model helps teachers avoid the pitfalls and capitalize on the many benefits of cooperative learning. The skills and procedures taught in this course and practiced in applied assignments will enable educators to motivate students to develop important life skills for working in teams while learning subject matter more completely.
Objectives Identify major concerns and roadblocks to using group projects in the classroom.
Identify major benefits and needs for teaching students cooperative group skills. Distinguish between cooperative, competitive, and individualistic approaches to learning. Understand what employers and life in a democratic society require of group members. Learn ways of structuring groups to take advantage of individual differences and maximize strengths. Identify the skills necessary for successful student participation in group learning.