Description
Cooperative Learning for Intercultural Classrooms helps both pre-service and in-service teachers to develop a well-researched pedagogy that supports inclusive practice for a globalised world. It provides: an overview of theoretical perspectives that illustrate why cooperative learning is an effective learning strategy; reviews research findings about how cooperative learning supports inclusion; and outlines the strategies and methods that support teachers in putting cooperative learning into practice.
Providing a step-by-step guide to implementing cooperative learning for schools, teachers and teacher educators, this invaluable resource includes:
- guidelines for a staged approach to implementation;
- case studies of cooperative learning in classrooms from a range of different contexts, including Australia, England, Sweden, Italy, India, Singapore and Hong Kong;
- guidance on developing an effective professional development programme for a school;
- appendices with valuable information on a range of cooperative learning structures and explanations of the main types of cooperative learning used in classrooms.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter 1. Understanding Theory and Principles
Chapter 2. Case Studies of Cooperative Learning from Around the World
Chapter 3. Implementing Cooperative Learning in the Classroom
Chapter 4. Professional Development Approaches for Cooperative Learning
Conclusion
Appendix 1. Cooperative Learning Structures
Appendix 2. Types of Cooperative Learning
