
Cooperative Learning
A Standard for High Achievement
R. Bruce Williams(Author)
Robin Fogarty & Associates Ltd (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 24. July 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
80 pages
978-0-9701665-5-5 (ISBN)
Description
This practical guidebook demonstrates how to integrate six critical elements-reflection, individual achievement, collaboration, higher-order thinking, emotional realms, and social skills-into robust cooperative learning tasks.
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Series
Edition
First Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Chicago
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
131 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-9701665-5-5 (9780970166555)
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Person
Bruce Williams has more than thirty five years of international consulting experience, and is noted for his expertise in group facilitation and in planning and team building methodologies. Williams¿ specialty is facilitating participative, interactive group workshops whether they are focused on strategic planning and consensus building or instructional methodologies for the classroom. He has conducted successful workshops on brain compatible learning and school change facilitation, and he frequently presents in the areas of cooperative learning, higher order thinking skills, and authentic assessment. With seven years¿ experience in teaching English as a second language in Japan and Korea, Williams is highly experienced in working with diverse populations. Thirty-six years¿ experience in adult training also make him a valuable resource in facilitating school change. In addition to conference workshops in 2002 in Australia and New Zealand, he has been invited three times to present workshops for teachers in Singapore. In April of 2004, Williams was the keynote speaker for 400 principals and teachers in Beijing.
Content
Acknowledgements
Introduction
1. Description
Definition
Elements: R.I.C.H.E.S.
Research
Benefits
2. Decisions
Communication
Physical Tools
Group Formation
Lesson Supports
Management Tactics
Success Monitoring
3. Designs
Whole Class
Dyads
Triads/Quads
4. Developments
Leading
Generating Consensus
Building a Team
Communicating
Improving Social Skills
Closing
Bibliography
Introduction
1. Description
Definition
Elements: R.I.C.H.E.S.
Research
Benefits
2. Decisions
Communication
Physical Tools
Group Formation
Lesson Supports
Management Tactics
Success Monitoring
3. Designs
Whole Class
Dyads
Triads/Quads
4. Developments
Leading
Generating Consensus
Building a Team
Communicating
Improving Social Skills
Closing
Bibliography