EDTS 527 - Creating a Cooperative Learning Classroom (3)

Cooperative learning encourages students to work together to maximize their own and one another’s learning. When structured well, it helps students learn to work together more effectively. Cooperation offers not just a way of learning, but a positive way of life. 

In this course, you will take an in-depth look at the cooperative learning approach, including tools for integrating cooperative learning into all aspects of your practice. You will learn to transform your curricular design, teaching strategies, classroom environment, classroom management, and assessments to favor cooperative learning and improve student learning and engagement. In addition, you’ll develop strategies for creating student groups that will maximize students’ participation and create a healthy interdependence among all group members to learn.

Using the techniques from this course, you will be able to structure your classroom to enjoy all the benefits of cooperative learning to increase students’ engagement and critical thinking skills.