Cooperative Learning

Books

Videos

 

Books

Title

 A Framework for Understanding Poverty
Author Ruby K. Payne, Ph.D.
Publisher aha! Process, Inc.
Copyright
Description
Reference Number CL100.1  &  CL100.2

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

 

Title

 Communitybuilding in the Classroom
Author

Vanston Shaw with Dr. Spencer Kagan
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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

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
Reference Number CL001

 

Title

 Cooperative Learning Series: Planning and Implementing Cooperative Lessons
Author
Publisher
Copyright
Description Video 1: Identify a lesson appropriate for cooperative learningVideo 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
Reference Number CL002

 

Title

 Cooperative Learning Series: Teaching Social Skills
Author
Publisher
Copyright
Description 1.  Help students see the need for the skill2. 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.
Reference Number CL003

 

Title

 Cooperative Learning Series: Three Frameworks — Stat-tgt-jigsaw II
Author
Publisher
Copyright
Description 1. Student teams-Achievement Divisions2. Teams/Games/Tournaments

3. Jigsaw II
Reference Number CL004

 

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

 

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

 

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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