Cooperative Learning
Books
- A Framework for Understanding Poverty
- A Framework for Understanding Poverty: Module 1-9 Workbook
- Classbuilding
- Communitybuilding in the Classroom
- Cooperative Learning
- Cooperative Learning & Hands-On Science
- Cooperative Learning & Higher Level Thinking: The Q-Matrix
- Cooperative Learning: Getting Started
- Cooperative Learning & Language Arts
- Cooperative Learning & Mathematics: A Multi-Structural Approach
- Cooperative Learning & Mathematics: High School Activities
- Cooperative Learning & Wee Science
- Cooperative Learning in the Classroom
- Cooperative Learning Structures for Classbuilding
- Learning Structures: Modules 10-16 Workbook
- Lessons for Little Ones: Mathematics, Cooperative Learning Lessons
- Putting the Pieces Together
- Putting the Pieces Together: More Activities for Modules 12-16
- Same-Different: A Cooperative Game for Analytic Thinking Skills
- Teambuilding
- Understanding Learning: the How, the Why, the What
Videos
- Co-op Co-op: Exploring the Lesson Design in Depth
- Cooperative Learning and Multiple Intelligences: El
- Cooperative Learning and Multiple Intelligences: Middle
- Cooperative Learning and Multiple Intelligences: High
- Cooperative Learning Series: A Sample Lesson
- Cooperative Learning Series: Learning to Work Together
- Cooperative Learning Series: Planning and Implementing Cooperative Lessons
- Cooperative Learning Series: Teaching Social Skills
- Cooperative Learning Series: Three Frameworks -- Stat-tgt-jigsaw II
- Excellence in Teaching: Cooperative Learning
- Fairy Tale Express: A Cooperative Language Arts Lesson
- Fresh Look at Cooperative Learning
- Go Co-op: Cooperative Learning Structures Down Under
- Just a Sample: A Cooperative Mathematics Lesson
- Numbered Heads Together: Exploring the Structure In Depth (with text)
- Pairs Check: And Fraction Manipulatives
- Pairs Check: Exploring the Structure in Depth (with text)
- Rita's Stories
- We Can Talk: Cooperative Learning for LEP Classrooms
Books
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Title |
A Framework for Understanding Poverty | |
| Author | Ruby K. Payne, Ph.D. | |
| Publisher | aha! Process, Inc. | |
| Copyright | ||
| Description | ||
| Reference Number | CL100.1 & CL100.2 |
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Title |
A Framework for Understanding Poverty: Module 1-9 Workbook | |
| Author | Ruby K. Payne, Ph.D. | |
| Publisher | aha! Process, Inc. | |
| Copyright | ||
| Description | ||
| Reference Number | CL100WB |
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Title |
Communitybuilding in the Classroom | |
| Author |
Vanston Shaw with Dr. Spencer Kagan |
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| Publisher | Kagan Cooperative Learning | |
| Copyright | 1992 | |
| Description | This book includes team building and conflict resolution skills that can be used in the classroom for all grades. It also includes thirty-seven Co-op lessons, plus hundreds of activities. | |
| Reference Number | CL101 |
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Title |
Cooperative Learning | |
| Author | Dr. Spencer Kagan | |
| Publisher | Kagan Cooperative Learning | |
| Copyright | 1994 | |
| Description | This is a comprehensive book on cooperative learning, including cooperative learning methods, classroom structures, and lesson designs. | |
| Reference Number | CL102 |
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Title |
Cooperative Learning & Hands-On Science | |
| Author | Laura Candler with Laurie Roberterson | |
| Publisher | Kagan Cooperative Learning | |
| Copyright | 1995 | |
| Description | This book focuses on process science for the middle grades by providing fifteen proven science lessons using cooperative learning. It also includes sixteen structures to use everyday and hundreds of science activities. | |
| Reference Number | CL103 |
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Title |
Cooperative Learning: Getting Started | |
| Author | Susan S. Ellis & Susan F. Whalen | |
| Publisher | Scholastic | |
| Copyright | 1990 | |
| Description | This book is about what cooperative learning is and how to get this program started in you school. It encourages you to work with others to develop this program and problems and solutions. | |
| Reference Number | CL104.1 & CL104.2 |
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Title |
Cooperative Learning & Language Arts | |
| Author | Jeanne Stone with Dr. Spencer Kagan | |
| Publisher | Kagan Cooperative Learning | |
| Copyright | 1994 | |
| Description | This cooperative learning resource focuses on language arts. It includes twenty-three ready-to-use lessons and hundreds of activities. It also includes ways to integrate listening, speaking, reading, and writing. | |
| Reference Number | CL105 |
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Title |
Cooperative Learning & Mathematics: A Multi-Structural Approach | |
| Author | Beth Andrini with Dr. Spencer Kagan | |
| Publisher | Kagan Cooperative Learning | |
| Copyright | 1996 | |
| Description | This cooperative learning resource focuses on mathematics for grades K-8. It includes twenty-three step-by-step lessons and hundreds of activities. | |
| Reference Number | CL106 |
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Title |
Cooperative Learning & Wee Science | |
| Author | Laura Candler with Laurie Robertson | |
| Publisher | Kagan Cooperative Learning | |
| Copyright | 1995 | |
| Description | This book focuses on process science for the early grades by providing proven science lessons using cooperative learning. It also includes fifteen structures to use everyday and hundreds of science activities. | |
| Reference Number | CL107 |
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Title |
Cooperative Learning Structures for Classbuilding | |
| Author | Miguel Kagan, Laurie Robertson, and Spencer Kagan | |
| Publisher | Kagan Cooperative Learning | |
| Copyright | 1995 | |
| Description | This cooperative learning resource focuses on eleven classbuilding structures and can be used for all grades. It also includes hundreds of activities. | |
| Reference Number | CL108 |
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Title |
Understanding Learning: the How, the Why, the What | |
| Author | Ruby K. Payne, Ph.D. | |
| Publisher | aha! Process, Inc. | |
| Copyright | 2002 | |
| Description | This book was written to complement the workbook Learning Structures, also by Dr. Payne. It provides key background in information about how and why these learning strategies work, along with a synopsis of brain research and cognitive studies. | |
| Reference Number | CL109 |
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Title |
Learning Structures: Modules 10-16 Workbook | |
| Author | Ruby K. Payne, Ph.D. | |
| Publisher | aha! Process, Inc. | |
| Copyright | 1998 | |
| Description | This workbook contains numerous strategies for helping students learn vital course content while building cognitive capacity. | |
| Reference Number | CL109WB |
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Title |
Lessons for Little Ones: Mathematics, Cooperative Learning Lessons | |
| Author | Lorna Curran with Dr. Spencer Kagan | |
| Publisher | Kagan Cooperative Learing | |
| Copyright | 1998 | |
| Description | This cooperative learning resource includes thirty-six ready-to-use mathematics lessons for grades K-2. It also provides tons of social skills and management tips. | |
| Reference Number | CL110 |
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Title |
Putting the Pieces Together | |
| Author | Kim D. Ellis | |
| Publisher | aha! Process, Inc. | |
| Copyright | 2004 | |
| Description | This book has activities which covers Cognitive Education: time, space, whole to part/part to whole, labeling processes, comparisons, label and transfer; Payne Lesson Design: what are the relationships among standards, assessments, and the structure content; The Why: mental models, planning to control the impulsivity; The What: Vocabulary strategies; The How: plan and label for academic tasks, question making, sorting strategies. | |
| Reference Number | CL111 |
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Title |
Putting the Pieces Together: More Activities for Modules 12-16 | |
| Author | Kim D. Ellis | |
| Publisher | aha! Process, Inc. | |
| Copyright | 2004 | |
| Description | This is the workbook to complement Putting the Pieces Together, also by Ellis. It focuses on cognitive education and incorporating strategies into instruction by providing lessons and activities. | |
| Reference Number | CL111WB |
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Title |
Same-Different: A Cooperative Game for Analytic Thinking Skills | |
| Author | Dr. Spencer Kagan | |
| Publisher | Kagan Cooperative Learning | |
| Copyright | 1994 | |
| Description | This cooperative learning resource outlines how to play the game Same-Different. It provides two pictures for the students to compare. The pictures are mostly associated with holidays. | |
| Reference Number | CL112.1 & CL112.2 |
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Title |
Cooperative Learning & Higher Level Thinking: The Q-Matrix | |
| Author | Dr. Chuck W. Wiederhold with Dr. Spencer Kagan | |
| Publisher | Kagan Cooperative Learning | |
| Copyright | 1995 | |
| Description | This is a cooperative learning resource regarding higher level thinking across the curriculum for all grades. It includes hundreds of higher level thinking activities. | |
| Reference Number | CL113 |
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Title |
Teambuilding | |
| Author | Laurie, Miguel & Spencer Kagan | |
| Publisher | Kagan Cooperative Learning | |
| Copyright | 1997 | |
| Description | This book shows how to build caring and cooperative teams with exciting teambuilding activities | |
| Reference Number | CL114.1 & CL114.2 |
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Title |
Classbuilding | |
| Author | Laurie, Miguel & Spencer Kagan | |
| Publisher | Kagan Cooperative Learning | |
| Copyright | 1997 | |
| Description | This book shows how to create a caring cooperative class through energizing class building activities. | |
| Reference Number | CL115 |
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Title |
Cooperative Learning in the Classroom | |
| Author | David W. Johnson, Roger T. Johnson, Edythe J. Holubec | |
| Publisher | ASCD | |
| Copyright | 1994 | |
| Description | Addressed to classroom teachers interested in beginning to use cooperative learning or increasing the quality of their current efforts. It contains specific strategies, guidelines, and suggestions to help teachers establish a climate of cooperation in the classroom that enhances students' attitudes and achievement. | |
| Reference Number | CL116 |
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Title |
Cooperative Learning & Mathematics: High School Activities | |
| Author | Dina Kushnir | |
| Publisher | Kagan | |
| Copyright | 2001 | |
| Description | Ready-to-Use cooperative activities. Nearly 300 Mathematics Activities. Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2, Trigonometry, Pre Calculus. | |
| Reference Number | CL117 Cross Reference: MP260 |
Videos
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Title |
Cooperative Learning Series: Learning to Work Together | |
| Author | ||
| Publisher | ||
| Copyright | ||
| Description | Video 1: Elements of Cooperative
Learning
highlights: - Positive Interdependence: The success of the group depends on the efforts of all of its members. - Individual Accountability: Students are individually responsible for learning the material. - Social Skills: Interpersonal and communication skills that promote successful group interaction. Video 2: Benefits Associated with Cooperative Learning highlights: - Higher achievement - Increased self-esteem - Greater enjoyment of school - Decreased absenteeism - Higher motivation to learn - Respect for students with different backgrounds and points of view |
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| Reference Number | CL001 |
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Title |
Cooperative Learning Series: Planning and Implementing Cooperative Lessons | |
| Author | ||
| Publisher | ||
| Copyright | ||
| Description | Video 1: Identify a lesson appropriate for cooperative
learning
Video 2: Make organizational decisions highlights: - group size - group assignment - room arrangement - materials - use of individual roles Video 3: Establish objectives and tasks highlights: - Set the academic and social skills objectives - Structure positive interdependence - Structure individual accountability - Identify expected social behaviors - Establish criteria Video 4: Plan for monitoring and processing Video 5: Plan for evaluating the effectiveness of the lesson |
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| Reference Number | CL002 |
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Title |
Cooperative Learning Series: Teaching Social Skills | |
| Author | ||
| Publisher | ||
| Copyright | ||
| Description | 1. Help students see the need for the skill 2. Define the skill clearly and specifically 3. Set up practice sessions and encourage mastery 4. Provide time for students to process 5. Encourage continued use of the skill. |
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| Reference Number | CL003 |
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Title |
Cooperative Learning Series: Three Frameworks -- Stat-tgt-jigsaw II | |
| Author | ||
| Publisher | ||
| Copyright | ||
| Description | 1. Student teams-Achievement Divisions 2. Teams/Games/Tournaments 3. Jigsaw II |
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| Reference Number | CL004 |
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Title |
Excellence in Teaching: Cooperative Learning | |
| Author | Bernstein/Sadler/Rutan/Wallace | |
| Publisher | TVC | |
| Copyright | ||
| Description | Experts praise cooperative learning as an effective method that empowers students. But how can we use it in the classroom? How can we overcome students' resistance to group work? This revealing program provides insights. | |
| Reference Number | CL005 |
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Title |
Rita's Stories | |
| Author | Rita F. Pierson, Ed. | |
| Publisher | Aha! Process | |
| Copyright | ||
| Description | Includes stories such as "the perfect classroom ...?" "school starts at 8!" "meet the parents" "my mama said ...!" "wild wheels" "mama rage" "guess what happened to Jack?" "hot dog...i got myself a good family" "gold lame" "your lyin' eyes" "walk, don't run" "honor roll" "my new red sweater" "Joshua McBride" "drive by go by stop by". | |
| Reference Number | CL006 |
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Title |
Cooperative Learning Series: A Sample Lesson | |
| Author | ||
| Publisher | ||
| Copyright | ||
| Description | As a fifth program for the Cooperative Learning Series this video offers a plan. | |
| Reference Number | CL009 |
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Title |
Pairs Check: Exploring the Structure in Depth (with text) | |
| Author | Kagan Cooperative Learning | |
| Publisher | A Kagan Cooperative Learning Video Production | |
| Copyright | -- | |
| Description | Watch Pairs Check in action. You will discover how to use this powerful teaching strategy at all grade levels and in all content areas including math manipulatives, language arts, and physical education. Watch carefully to pick up step-by-step instructions on how to introduce Pairs Check with the three social skills which make it successful. | |
| Reference Number | CL017.1 & .2 |
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Title |
Pairs Check: And Fraction Manipulatives | |
| Author | Kagan Cooperative Learning | |
| Publisher | A Kagan Cooperative Learning Video Production | |
| Copyright | -- | |
| Description | Dr. Kagan demonstrates the eight steps of Pairs Check, a teaching strategy appropriate for a wide range of math skills at all grades. In the video, students explore fractions at the concrete level, using The Fraction Manipulatives. | |
| Reference Number | CL018.1 & .2 |
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Title |
Numbered Heads Together: Exploring the Structure In Depth (with text) | |
| Author | Kagan Cooperative Learning | |
| Publisher | A Kagan Cooperative Learning Video Production | |
| Copyright | -- | |
| Description | We watch Spencer Kagan provide an in-depth look at the rationale and practice of his most popular cooperative learning structure. We see this powerful strategy transform classrooms at a range of grade levels and subject areas. The video includes many variations on the basic strategy. | |
| Reference Number | CL019.1 & .2 |
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Title |
We Can Talk: Cooperative Learning for LEP Classrooms | |
| Author | Kagan Cooperative Learning | |
| Publisher | A Kagan Cooperative Learning Video Production | |
| Copyright | -- | |
| Description | Language minority students experience both academic and language gains from cooperative learning. Watch the theory of language acquisition come alive in a wide range of classrooms across the range of grades and content areas. | |
| Reference Number | CL020 Cross Reference: EL001 |
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Title |
Co-op Co-op: Exploring the Lesson Design in Depth | |
| Author | Kagan Cooperative Learning | |
| Publisher | A Kagan Cooperative Learning Video Production | |
| Copyright | -- | |
| Description | Watch these eighth grade social studies students change. They begin with diffuse ideas, but through Co-op Co-op they emerge with sophisticated presentations. You can use Co-op Co-op at any grade in any content. Study the ten steps of Co-op Co-op throughout the video, so your students will become masters of sophisticated project investigations. | |
| Reference Number | CL021 |
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Title |
Just a Sample: A Cooperative Mathematics Lesson | |
| Author | Kagan Cooperative Learning | |
| Publisher | A Kagan Cooperative Learning Video Production | |
| Copyright | -- | |
| Description | Author Beth Andrini demonstrates a lesson from her book, Cooperative Learning & Mathematics. Teams progress through six cooperative learning strategies as they decide on a survey topic, collect data, construct graphs and charts, and analyze and present their results. | |
| Reference Number | CL022 |
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Title |
Fairy Tale Express: A Cooperative Language Arts Lesson | |
| Author | Kagan Cooperative Learning | |
| Publisher | A Kagan Cooperative Learning Video Production | |
| Copyright | -- | |
| Description | Author Jeanne Stone demonstrates a lesson from her book, Cooperative Learning and Language Arts. We view a classroom move from activity to activity to complete an integrated language arts lesson. | |
| Reference Number | CL023 |
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Title |
Go Co-op: Cooperative Learning Structures Down Under | |
| Author | Kagan Cooperative Learning | |
| Publisher | A Kagan Cooperative Learning Video Production | |
| Copyright | -- | |
| Description | Learn the basics of Kagan's key cooperative learning structures. This Australian-made video takes you step-by-step through Kagan's popular cooperative learning strategies. Watch the strategies in action in a range of classrooms. | |
| Reference Number | CL024 |
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Title |
Cooperative Learning and Multiple Intelligences: El | |
| Author | Kagan | |
| Publisher | Video J | |
| Copyright | ||
| Description | The third issue of volume 7 of the Video Journal of Education teaches the powerful merger of two widely recognized and highly respected educational movements. Cooperative learning yields student gains, both academically and socially. The theory of multiple intelligence allows students to develop and demonstrate intelligence in a variety of areas. Together, they create a potpourri of strategies and structures for teachers, to meet the individual learning needs of all students. | |
| Reference Number | CL703E |
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Title |
Cooperative Learning and Multiple Intelligences: Middle | |
| Author | Kagan | |
| Publisher | Video J | |
| Copyright | ||
| Description | The third issue of volume 7 of the Video Journal of Education teaches the powerful merger of two widely recognized and highly respected educational movements. Cooperative learning yields student gains, both academically and socially. The theory of multiple intelligence allows students to develop and demonstrate intelligence in a variety of areas. Together, they create a potpourri of strategies and structures for teachers, to meet the individual learning needs of all students. | |
| Reference Number | CL703M |
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Title |
Cooperative Learning and Multiple Intelligences: High | |
| Author | Kagan | |
| Publisher | Video J | |
| Copyright | ||
| Description | The third issue of volume 7 of the Video Journal of Education teaches the powerful merger of two widely recognized and highly respected educational movements. Cooperative learning yields student gains, both academically and socially. The theory of multiple intelligence allows students to develop and demonstrate intelligence in a variety of areas. Together, they create a potpourri of strategies and structures for teachers, to meet the individual learning needs of all students. | |
| Reference Number | CL703H |
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Title |
Fresh Look at Cooperative Learning | |
| Author | Patricia Roy | |
| Publisher | Video J | |
| Copyright | ||
| Description | In volume 3, the second issue of the Video Journal of Education highlights cooperative learning as an innovative approach to the teaching/learning process, and provides meaningful insights and user-friendly examples. | |
| Reference Number | CLV3-2 |