Co-Operative Learning: The Social and Intellectual Outcomes of Learning in Groups Contributor(s): Ashman, Adrian (Editor), Gillies, Robyn (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0415303419 ISBN-13: 9780415303415 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $54.10 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2003 Annotation: The contributors to this book make links between the theories that underpin the study of group dynamics and their practical application to the classroom. They provide a comprehensive overview of these theories and their related application, insights into assessment practices for measuring the outcomes of small group learning, outline how group experiences can promote socialization and friendships and demonstrate how interaction style among pupils and teachers is a crucial factor in facilitating learning. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Education | Educational Psychology - Business & Economics | Education - Education | Philosophy, Theory & Social Aspects |
Dewey: 371 |
LCCN: 30465190 |
Physical Information: 0.59" H x 6.16" W x 9.24" (0.87 lbs) 256 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This book recognizes the importance of cooperative learning, in contrast to the traditional classroom, as an effective approach to learning. Its coverage of the subject ranges across the educational spectrum, from pre-school years to university, and offers a fresh perspective on a topic that has gained increasing interest worldwide. The editors assemble a range of well-researched essays, covering such aspects as: |