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ERIC Number: EJ559664
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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ISSN: ISSN-0316-1218
Three Approaches to Cooperative Learning in Higher Education.
Kaufman, David; Sutow, Elliott; Dunn, Ken
Canadian Journal of Higher Education, v27 n2-3 p37-66 1997
Offers a rationale for using cooperative learning in higher education, identifying six elements essential to its success: positive interdependence; face-to-face verbal interaction; individual accountability; social skills; group processing; appropriate grouping. Describes and compares three distinct approaches in medicine, dentistry, and mathematics in relation to these six elements. Shares lessons learned from research and practice. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Accountability, Classroom Techniques, College Faculty, College Instruction, Cooperative Learning, Dental Schools, Dentistry, Educational Strategies, Group Dynamics, Grouping (Instructional Purposes), Higher Education, Mathematics Instruction, Medical Education, Professional Education, Student Attitudes, Student Responsibility, Teacher Attitudes
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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