Cooperative Learning

January 17, 2016

This report from the David P. Weikart Center discusses how youths benefit from cooperative learning and how programs can create more cooperative learning situations within their curriculums.

Topics covered include:

  • Benefits of Cooperative Learning
  • Creating Multiple Group Work Opportunities
  • Promoting Collaboration
  • Building Positive Interdependence
  • Planning Cooperative Learning

Each section synthesizes current research, activity design and planning tools to give programs a strong theoretical foundation and proven techniques for integrating cooperative learning.

Download the report and share with staff members, teachers, and advocates.

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