Differentiating in the Cooperative Classroom
I recently had the pleasure of revisiting my music teaching days by discussing music composition with a student. We discussedContinue Reading
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The Jigsaw in the Classroom
If you’re having difficulty getting started with collaborative learning in the classroom, you might consider using the Jigsaw technique developedContinue Reading
What Type of Sandpaper Do I Use?
If you have ever had to buy sandpaper, you might have found yourself overwhelmed by the many types available. YouContinue Reading
Baby Stepping to Better Collaboration
One of my all time favorite movies is “What About Bob?” In the movie, Bob Wiley is dealing with aContinue Reading
Three Tips for Developing a Collaborative Classroom
The skills necessary for successful teamwork are not innate. They are learned behaviors. The students who enter our classrooms onContinue Reading
Seven Strategies to Improve Group Work
Collaborative work in the classroom can have powerful and positive effects on student learning. In order to create the bestContinue Reading
Evidence of Deeper Learning In Classroom
Often times in our classrooms we provide visible examples of successful student work, so that current students have greater clarityContinue Reading
