Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ914385
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Feb
Pages: 4
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1081-3004
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Designing and Assessing Productive Group Work in Secondary Schools
Vaca, Javier; Lapp, Diane; Fisher, Douglas
Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, v54 n5 p372-375 Feb 2011
A history teacher examines what is successful and not successful in group work in his high school classroom and gives concrete suggestions for improving group practice. Topics discussed include preparing students for group work, supporting collaboration, inviting critical analysis, and assessing both group and individual performance. (Contains 2 figures.)
Descriptors: High Schools, High School Students, Group Instruction, Teaching Methods, Cooperative Learning, Critical Thinking, Educational Improvement, Productivity, Student Evaluation, Evaluation Methods, History Instruction
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: High Schools
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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