Cooperative Learning Activities Activities in which students work together and learn from one another create a well-balanced classroom. In order for group activities to be successful, interpersonal skills must be made explicit. Students do not necessarily know how to work together effectively. Whether you are having students do peer editing, work on group projects together, or brainstorm as a team, the potential for cooperative work to increase a student's understanding of what they are studying is immense. Writing Writing should be taught across the curriculum, even in math classes.
Writing is active thinking.
It forces the students to work through important concepts and ideas while organizing their thoughts on paper. You may have your students keep learning logs, write in response journals, or come to class each day with three questions. If discussions become heated, writing is a way to have students pause and seriously reflect about their feelings on the issues. Projects are a great way to reinforce the need for strong study habits such as organization and time management. They can encourage creative expression and can capitalize on different learning styles.