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Innovative Language Teaching and Learning at University: Treasuring Languages
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Plutino, Alessia, Ed.; Borthwick, Kate, Ed.; Corradini, Erika, Ed. – Research-publishing.net, 2020
The present volume collects papers from InnoConf19, which took place at the University of Southampton on the 28th of June 2019. The theme of the conference was 'Treasuring languages: innovative and creative approaches in HE'. The contributions collected in this peer-reviewed volume aim to reflect on best practice in higher education. They showcase…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Teaching Methods, Instructional Innovation
Teacher Guidelines for Cross-National Virtual Communities in Primary Education
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Ligorio, M. B.; Van der Meijden, H. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2008
The purpose of this study is to provide guidelines for teachers to carry out cross-national educational projects in schools through the introduction of virtual environments as a means of reshaping classroom-based activities. The theoretical foundations of the study are rooted in computer supported collaborative learning and the community of…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Student Evaluation, Primary Education, Guidelines
Creating Cooperative Classrooms: Effects of a Two-Year Staff Development Program
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Krol, Karen; Sleegers, Peter; Veenman, Simon; Voeten, Marinus – Educational Studies, 2008
In this study, the implementation effects of a staff development program on cooperative learning (CL) for Dutch elementary school teachers were studied. A pre-test-post-test non-equivalent control group design was used to investigate program effects on the instructional behaviours of teachers. Based on observations of teacher behaviour during…
Descriptors: Experimental Groups, Control Groups, Cooperative Learning, Elementary School Teachers
Cooperative Learning and Adaptive Instruction in a Mathematics Curriculum.
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Terwel, Jan; And Others – Journal of Curriculum Studies, 1994
Maintains that current research suggests that heterogeneous grouping is preferable. Reports on a study of a new mathematics curriculum using 600 students in 6 Dutch schools. Finds that students in heterogeneous classes taught with cooperative-learning techniques achieved more than students in traditional ability-grouped classrooms. (CFR)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Educational Policy, Educational Practices, Educational Strategies
Year 7 Pupils Collaboratively Design an Historical Game about a Medieval Peasant
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Haenen, Jacques; Tuithof, Hanneke – Teaching History, 2005
Jacques Haenen and Hanneke Tuithof describe an activity that they developed for pupils as a part of an initial teacher education course. Teams of Year 7 pupils were given a structure and guidelines within which they were to work collaboratively and at their own direction and pace. Pupils were given various tools for monitoring the success of their…
Descriptors: History Instruction, Medieval History, Educational Games, Cooperative Learning
Effects of Cooperation on Spelling Achievement at Three Age Levels (Grades 2, 4, and 6).
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Wiersema, Bert; Van Oudenhoven, Jan Pieter – European Journal of Psychology of Education, 1992
Presents study results on the effects of students working in pairs on spelling in three different grades. Explains that students working individually were compared to students working in pairs. Reports less off-task behavior for the younger students working in pairs. Concludes that effort increases in pair work, but achievement increased only at…
Descriptors: Cooperation, Cooperative Learning, Educational Research, Elementary Education
Cooperative Learning in Mathematics: A Handbook for Teachers.
Davidson, Neil, Ed. – 1990
Small-group cooperative learning provides an alternative to both traditional whole-class expository instruction and individual instruction systems. The procedures described in this volume are realistic, practical strategies for using small groups in mathematics teaching and learning with methods applicable to all age levels, curriculum levels, and…
Descriptors: Algebra, Calculus, Classroom Techniques, College Mathematics