Cooperative Learning in the Classroom

Wendy Jolliffe is Professor of Education and worked in Initial Teacher Education (ITE) for 14 years; latterly as Head of Teacher Education at the University of Hull. She worked previously as a Regional Adviser for the National Strategies and advised ITT providers on effective provision for literacy.  She has published extensively in Primary English and Cooperative Learning.

• Cooperative Learning: What Is It And Why Does It Matter?Learning For All? Using Diversity as a Strength Talk, Talk, Talk Cooperative Learning and How It Can HelpPutting Cooperative Learning Into Practice APPENDICESCooperative Learning Professional Development ProgrammeFulfilling Pupils NeedsCooperative Learning StructuresDeveloping Effective Communication Skills - A Phased ProgrammeRoles in Groups Five Key Steps to Implement Cooperative LearningAction Plan for Teaching and Developing Cooperative Learning SkillsQuick Cooperative Learning Starter ActivitiesCooperative Learning - Common Social ProblemsCooperative Learning Peer Observation ProformaPupil Questionnaire

′Each chapter ends with practical activities, professional development activities, a ′points to remember′ box and references for further reading. A useful resource for teachers, headteachers, trainee teachers and support staff′ - Ian Hall, Learning and Teaching′The book is a well-written and non-threatening guide through the minefield of introducing a new pedagogical mindset...At last, teachers have a ′how-to′ for co-operative learning, so now there are no excuses not to do it!′ - Journal of Co-operative Studies