Overview
The authors integrate cooperative learning with competitive and individualistic learning by providing guidelines for managing critical issues such as teaching social skills, assessing competencies and involvement, and resolving conflict among group members. Each type of learning is clearly defined; the advantages and disadvantages of each are covered; and the research is analyzed to illuminate the conditions under which each should be used. Pre-service and in-service teachers with an interest in cooperative learning and teaching methods.
Synopsis
The authors integrate cooperative learning with competitive and individualistic learning by providing guidelines for managing critical issues such as teaching social skills, assessing competencies and involvement, and resolving conflict among group members.
Each type of learning is clearly defined; the advantages and disadvantages of each are covered; and the research is analyzed to illuminate the conditions under which each should be used.
Pre-service and in-service teachers with an interest in cooperative learning and teaching methods.
Booknews
Argues that they three learning models can all be used productively and integrated into the same lesson, that students can compete for fun, work autonomously, and cooperate effectively with others. Emphasizes the equal importance of students knowing when to do each. Earlier editions appeared between 1975 and 1994. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.