Cooperative education

Chapter 2: Literature Review Purpose of the Review This literature review sheds light on certain points including: 1) characteristics of collaborative classroom, 2) role of teachers in a collaborative classroom, 3) role of students in a collaborative classroom, 4) and a summary. Characteristics of Collaborative Classroom The collaboration skill sets refer to the ability of individuals to communicate clearly, using oral, written, and non-verbal languages, and collaborate effectively and…

enhance teaching and learning in college. Wilson (2004) is no newcomer to the classroom; in fact, she uses her expertise and experience as a student affairs director to cite evidence from scholars and experts in education and learning effectiveness to document how good practices in education are promoted through student interaction with the learning environment, asserting that this engages and motivates students. However, Wilson (2004) is examining studies that are dated as far back as 1987.…

reading Creative Strategies for CTE Teachers Handbook, I discovered several techniques that I have embarked upon as a long-term substitute teacher. The three strategies that I felt most connected to and plan to use are: Grouping your students for Cooperative Learning, Writing Strategies, and Strategies for Encouraging your Students. Firstly, I prefer to use the technique of grouping students together in a classroom. Pairing up is helpful too, but to divide the students in groups of three…

Special Education Day Class (SDC) at Cordova High School in Rancho Cordova. The instructor is Mrs. Melody Smith-Williams, a 10th - 11th grade Special Education English teacher. The observation took place on Friday, May 13, 2016 from 9:00am -12:00pm. On the day of my observation there were 27 students (8 English learners, 6 African- Americans, and 13 white). There were also 2 Para-educator, besides Mrs. Smith-Williams, and a student Aide present in the classroom (13 of the special education…

Observations were conducted in a Transitional Bilingual Education Kindergarten class at PS 120 and at a Dual Language First grade class at PS 163. Viewing a live classroom provided a novel learning experience from veteran teachers using various methods or strategies of teaching while observing the students’ responses, the classroom environment amalgamated with the interaction of students. On Friday 3/16/18, Ms. Hong’s Kindergarten class had 25 Chinese students concluding an 08:25 morning…

critical thinking skills in order to solve problems since in their young age. The core of critical thinking is being reflective, responsive to information and not just passive receiving it. Good teacher educates critical thinking at every stage of education, including initial learning. We as the educators, this is our task to equip our students with the proper strategies and skills in order to handle problems and obstacles with critically and rationally…

as providing specially designed instruction and support for students with special needs in the context of regular education settings.” (Lindsay) This just means that all students have the same equal opportunity in the traditional educational setting. Children with disabilities have been placed in a separate setting than their peers for many years. It’s been said from special education teachers, parents and administrators that separating students with disabilities are better for them. One thing…

circumstances and needs of the learner (Knowles,1984). Knowles (1980) called upon educators to employ a seven step process in order to implement and capitalize upon the assumptions of andragogy. These steps included creating a cooperative learning climate; planning goals mutually; diagnosing learner needs and interests; helping learners to formulate learning objectives based on their needs and individual interests; designing sequential activities…

of control of their learning environment. This is known as a democratic classroom design which was developed by John Dewey. An online article, Only A Teacher, stated Dewey believed education should relate to students’ lives and by actively learning through practical life skills is important to children’s education. (Only A Teacher) I believe this helps faster critical thinking and higher…

Chapter five of Kauchak and Eggen’s Introduction to Teaching: Becoming a Professional, discussed four dominant philosophies that teachers tend to fall under in a classroom setting. Each philosophy has its own learning theory with different views on how teaching should be and how children should attain learning skills for life. The first one is perennialism, where it is believed children should be taught essential material that has been proven effective over time, to provide a solid foundation…