group work in education

"Emphasizes the benefits of collaboration to learning, using digital technologies. Connecting with others of different backgrounds, culture, or expertise allows readers to share their knowledge and perspective, broaden their understanding, and find the best solutions possible. Readers will learn how to be positive contributors working as part of a team toward a common goal. . . Mini-bios highlight young people collaborating to create positive social change"--Provided by publisher.

A guide for teachers of grades 1-5 that explains how varied grouping can support both instruction and students' social and emotional growth, and provides practical instructions for creating several types of learning groups and assessing their progress.

Identifies the goals of the SMART way of thinking about education, including strategic and specific, measurable, attainable, results-based, and time-bound, and describes a framework for creating a SMART school through focus, reflection, collaboration, and leadership.

Miss Winkle separates the class into teams and instructs them to build towers out of paper cups, and the group who builds the tallest tower wins--but they have very little success until Pedro has an idea about how it can be done.

Presents practical strategies and activities that addresses the issues faced by classroom teachers, supervisors, and principals on a daily basis such as leadership, mentoring, developing professional portfolios, and providing positive learning groups.

Offers teachers proven techniques and strategies to help them reach out to faculty and students and create a classroom atmosphere that is conducive for effective learning and collaboration.