group work in education

Students learn about collaborative learning as partners, in small groups, and as one big class family.

Justin is leading a school project, but things aren't going as planned. The group can't decide how to fairly divide the work. Justin learns that being fair means giving each group member a role.

". . . readers learn how to collaborate and work with others using file sharing apps and services. Activities throughout the book prompt students to think more deeply, be creative, share information and resources, and grow their knowledge"--Provided by publisher.

"... a guide for action that helps educators close the knowing-doing gap as they transform their schools into professional learning communities (PLCs)"--Back cover.

Presents a comprehensive guide for teachers that encourages them to shift from curriculum-based teaching to learning through real-life experiences and to work in collaboration with their colleagues in order to develop their students' critical thinking skills.

Matthew Kay outlines how to have productive dialogues about race in the classroom. He presents practical strategies for engaging with students, maintaining that schools are the best places for young people to discuss race.

Presents strategies for school leaders for developing effective professional learning communities (PLC) by implementing structures, creating policies and procedures, and developing leadership skills to foster a positive culture, develop accountability, and increase student achievement.

Presents a guide to using a new form of professional learning known as instructional rounds networks, which is designed to help education leaders and practitioners developa shared practice of observing, discussing, and analyzing high-quality instruction.