Download or read book College Students Perceptions of Cooperative Learning Groups written by Megan Victor and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Cooperative Learning and Learner Perceptions of Language Acquisition in College level ESL Classrooms written by Emily Bourne Kirby and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ABSTRACT: This study investigates the effects of cooperative learning on the perceptions and feelings of college-level ESL students. Specifically, this study looks at ESL students' perceptions of how much language they are acquiring in class, how useful they feel in-class activities to be, and how affective factors such as happiness and boredom are influenced by cooperative learning. It was hypothesized that students in a cooperative learning-based classroom would perceive greater language acquisition than students in a "non-cooperative" classroom, that they would also feel classroom activities to be more useful, and that they would report more positive feelings concerning affective factors such as happiness and boredom. There were 20 participants in this study, all students at the University of Florida English Language Institute. 11 students were in an experimental group, a reading/writing class in which the teacher used Kagan's Structural Approach to cooperative learning, and nine were in a control group, also a reading/writing class, but one in which the teacher did not use cooperative learning. After three weeks of instruction, all participants were administered a survey that measured the feelings and perceptions described above. It was found that the students from the experimental (cooperative learning) group responded more negatively in all areas of perception and feeling than the control group, which was unexpected. The men in the experimental group were particularly negative. It was put forth that these unexpected results could be due to a number of factors, such as teacher styles or personalities, student personalities, or a possible negative correlation between men and cooperative learning. Further research is required to determine with any certainty whether these factors were truly influential in the results of this study.

Download or read book Cooperative Learning Groups written by Melody S. Tuttle and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Perceptions and Use of Cooperative Learning by Community College Faculty Members written by Marcia Fay Hunter and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The researcher of this study examined the perceptions and use of cooperative learning by community college faculty members. The researcher used the survey method as part of a quantitative, descriptive research. The participants for the study were 148 faculty members who taught at least one face-to-face class during the spring semester of 2011 at a southern urban community college. Cooperative learning brings students together to work in small groups to enhance their own learning and that of their peers. Research identifies it as a pedagogical and andragogical approach that increases the academic and social gains of students. There is limited evidence of community college faculty use of cooperative learning in educational environments, which might increase the success of students at this level. However, the diverse student population of the community college suggests that cooperative learning may be an effective teaching strategy for use at this level of higher education. The findings revealed that only 17% of the faculty reported to use cooperative learning at least "largely" or on a regular basis in their current classes. However, the faculty reported quality in their use of cooperative learning was considerably higher, with as much as 50% at least "largely" structuring their classes to enable students to work actively together and 67% reporting that their students at least "largely" actively participated in their learning groups, thus ensuring the key cooperative learning principle of positive interdependence. Sixty-seven percent of the faculty members also reported that students in their cooperative learning groups at least "largely" demonstrated the cooperative learning principle of individual accountability by completing their share of work. Faculty perceptions for this study were grouped based on cost of implementation, value of cooperative learning, and expectancy of success with the use of cooperative learning. The faculty reported high levels of perception in all perception categories. The results of the study indicated that the community college faculty members do not perceive cooperative learning as a costly instructional strategy and that they perceive cooperative learning as a valued teaching strategy. They also have high expectancy of success for its use with college students. .

Download or read book Cooperative Learning for Higher Education Faculty written by Barbara J. Millis and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 1998 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical manual for faculty who use a collaborative approach to education at the post-secondary level. Overviews the cooperative learning process with discussions of its rationale, research base, value, and practical implementation. Also describes a variety of approaches and complementary movements such as classroom research, writing across the curriculum and critical thinking. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Download or read book Collaborative Learning Techniques written by Elizabeth F. Barkley and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-07-22 with total page 455 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to thirty-five creative assignments for pairs and groups Collaborative Learning Techniques is the bestseller that college and university faculty around the world have used to help them make the most of small group learning. A mountain of evidence shows that students who learn in small groups together exhibit higher academic achievement, motivation, and satisfaction than those who don't. Collaborative learning puts into practice the major conclusion from learning theory: that students must be actively engaged in building their own minds. In this book, the authors synthesize the relevant research and theory to support thirty-five collaborative learning activities for use in both traditional and online classrooms. This second edition reflects the changed world of higher education. New technologies have opened up endless possibilities for college teaching, but it's not always easy to use these technologies effectively. Updated to address the challenges of today's new teaching environments, including online, "flipped," and large lectures, Collaborative Learning Techniques is a wonderful reference for educators who want to make the most of any course environment. This revised and expanded edition includes: Additional techniques, with an all-new chapter on using games to provide exciting, current, technologically-sophisticated curricula A section on effective online implementation for each of the thirty-five techniques Significantly expanded pedagogical rationale and updates on the latest research showing how and why collaborative learning works Examples for implementing collaborative learning techniques in a variety of learning environments, including large lecture classes and "flipped" classes Expanded guidance on how to solve common problems associated with group work The authors guide instructors through all aspects of group work, providing a solid grounding in what to do, how to do it, and why it is important for student learning. The detailed procedures in Collaborative Learning Techniques will help teachers make sure group activities go smoothly, no matter the size or delivery method of their classes. With practical advice on how to form student groups, assign roles, build team spirit, address unexpected problems, and evaluate and grade student participation, this new edition of the international classic makes incorporating effective group work easy.

Download or read book Cooperative Collaborative Learning written by Robyn M. Gillies and published by Mdpi AG. This book was released on 2022-01-26 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book brings together a diverse range of international scholars to highlight recent developments in research on collaborative learning. The emphasis is on research that has a strong evidence base for the work that is presented and includes empirical studies, best evidence synthesis of the relevant research, case studies, and theoretical reports. It also highlights how different technologies have been used to facilitate group interaction, dialogue, and learning. There is much to be gained by sharing and learning about what happens in different disciplines and contexts and how different collaborative pedagogies can be implemented when needed to promote understanding and learning. This book will have strong appeal to pre-service and experienced teachers and researchers who are interested in how different collaborative pedagogies can be embedded in course curricula to promote student engagement and learning.

Download or read book Cooperative Learning Groups written by Connie A. Heger and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Cooperative Learning in Higher Education written by Barbara Millis and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-07-03 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research has identified cooperative learning as one of the ten High Impact Practices that improve student learning. If you’ve been interested in cooperative learning, but wondered how it would work in your discipline, this book provides the necessary theory, and a wide range of concrete examples.Experienced users of cooperative learning demonstrate how they use it in settings as varied as a developmental mathematics course at a community college, and graduate courses in history and the sciences, and how it works in small and large classes, as well as in hybrid and online environments. The authors describe the application of cooperative learning in biology, economics, educational psychology, financial accounting, general chemistry, and literature at remedial, introductory, and graduate levels.The chapters showcase cooperative learning in action, at the same time introducing the reader to major principles such as individual accountability, positive interdependence, heterogeneous teams, group processing, and social or leadership skills.The authors build upon, and cross-reference, each others’ chapters, describing particular methods and activities in detail. They explain how and why they may differ about specific practices while exemplifying reflective approaches to teaching that never fail to address important assessment issues.

Download or read book Undergraduate Students Perceptions and Experiences with Cooperative Learning written by Gabriella Alderete and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Creativity and Collaborative Learning written by Jacqueline S. Thousand and published by Brookes Publishing Company. This book was released on 2002 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using cooperative and partner learning models, this newly revised book illustrates how professionals can enhance their powers of creativity to facilitate learning and respond to academic and behavioral challenges, preK-12.

Download or read book The Effects of Cooperative Learning on Different Ability Students Perceptions of the Science Classroom Environment written by Cynthia Hayes Geer and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Sociocultural Contexts of Language and Literacy written by Teresa L. McCarty and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2004-05-20 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nine American academics, educational consultants, and bilingual/bicultural program development specialists contribute 12 chapters in a research- and theory-based text about learning and teaching in linguistically and culturally diverse classrooms. The second edition features updated research on multilingual and second-language literacy, and the int.

Download or read book Co operative Learning written by Robyn M. Gillies and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The contributors to this book, many of whom are recognised world experts on cooperative learning, make insightful links between the theories that underpin the study of group dynamics and their practical application to the classroom.

Download or read book Cooperative Learning written by Robert E. Slavin and published by NEA Professional Library. This book was released on 1987 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Cooperative Learning written by Robyn M. Gillies and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2007-03-16 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Gilles focuses the majority of the book on the relationship in the classroom between the individual teacher and the students. She gives teachers ammunition to overcome resistance to cooperative learning by presenting well-substantiated research on virtually every page of her book showing the benefits of having students study together." —Ted Wohlfarth, PSYCCRITIQUES "This text′s greatest strengths are bringing together a range of powerful teaching strategies connected to students taking responsibility for their own learning and the learning of others. The focus on both teacher strategies to encourage effective group talk and student strategies to encourage effective discourse is helpful." —Nancy L. Markowitz, San Jose State University Although cooperative learning is widely endorsed as a pedagogical practice that promotes learning and socialization among students, teachers still struggle with how to introduce it into their classrooms. This text highlights the strategies teachers can use to challenge student thinking and scaffold their learning as well as the strategies students can be taught to promote discourse, problem—solving, and learning during cooperative learning. Key Features Presents cooperative learning in conjunction with national standards: The book situates cooperative learning within the context of No Child Left Behind and a climate of high stakes testing. Links theory with practice: Numerous case studies and small group exercises highlight how teachers can assess both the process and outcomes of cooperative learning. Emphasizes the key role teachers play in establishing cooperative learning: Guidelines are given on how teachers can establish cooperative learning in their classrooms to promote student engagement and learning across various levels and for students of diverse abilities. Incorporates the latest research on cooperative learning: An overview is provided of the major research and theoretical perspectives that underpin the development of cooperative learning pedagogy. Intended Audience This is an excellent supplementary text for several undergraduate and graduate level K—12 teacher preparation and certification courses regularly offered in schools of education. It can also be used as one of several texts in courses on cooperative learning and as a supplement in K—12 teaching methods courses.

Download or read book Cooperation in the Classroom written by David W. Johnson and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: