Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ420703
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1990
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Cooperative Learning Strategies.
Barnes, Buckley; O'Farrell, Gail
Social Studies and the Young Learner, v2 n3 ps1-4 Jan-Feb 1990
Presents essential characteristics and types of cooperative learning strategies for use in elementary social studies. Outlines exercises for forming teams and building team spirit. Points out such methods promote group interdependence and student responsibility for learning and teaching others. Highlights two cooperative group strategies, Jigsaw and Co-op Co-op. Includes sample evaluation forms used in Co-op Co-op. (CH)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Classroom Techniques, Cooperative Learning, Critical Thinking, Elementary Education, Group Dynamics, Interpersonal Communication, Learning Activities, Self Esteem, Self Evaluation (Groups), Small Group Instruction, Social Studies, Student Development, Student Evaluation, Student Responsibility, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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