Relates a middle school teacher's experiences at an ISTA (International Schools Theatre Association) conference in Budapest, including viewing or participating in short performances, small ensemble work, and workshops. Describes her activities in the movement workshop. (PA)

Presents two group activities for ages 10 and up; one instructs about food groups and reinforces healthy eating habits, while the other is a multitask physical activity stressing cooperation and coordination. Includes target group, group size, time and space needs, activity level, overview, goals, props, instructions, suggestions for framing and…

Most asynchronous computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL) environments can be characterized as "functional" environments because they focus on functional, task-specific support, often disregarding explicit support for the social (emotional) aspects of learning in groups which are acknowledged by many educational researchers to…

The forming stage is when group members get acquainted. During the storming stage, conflict and competition arise. Good things are beginning to happen during the norming stage. The performing stage is highly productive, featuring unity and group identity. The transforming stage allows members to regroup, thank each other, and disengage. Adventure…

Describes a student team learning method used in an organic chemistry class at Armstrong Atlantic State University. The Student Teams Achievement Divisions (STAD) method was used in this study. Discusses cooperative learning methods in organic chemistry classes. (KHR)

The manual serves as a guide for developing early intervention programs to meet the needs of parents of young handicapped children. An introductory section explains early intervention program goals--be available, listen, work cooperatively, and obtain and give feedback. Chapter 1 describes the Early Intervention Program in terms of program…

The facilitator's manual offers guidelines for conducting a workshop for regular educators which focuses on the following objectives--writing a rationale for mainstream education, describing the various instructional models and the role relationships of personnel within each, describing the characteristics and classifications of special students…

A teaching method is described in which students work together in small groups learning a subject as a team. In this method, the consequences of a student's performance affect all members of the team and therefore promote cooperation and positive reinforcement within the group. Four basic elements comprise this teaching strategy; teacher…

The article describes the application of cooperative group learning strategies with visually handicapped students for promoting and improving student socialization skills and integration with nonhandicapped peers. Cooperative learning is contrasted to individualized and competitive approaches. Specific cooperative learning strategies are…

Summarizes, from a teacher's viewpoint, the benefits of cooperative learning, including increased achievement and improvement of students' attitudes toward school, learning, and each other. Outlines five simple steps for teaching cooperation skills, describes two successful group activities, and shares student reactions to these exercises.…

Research investigating the response of primary school children to active group work showed that the children benefitted from approaching tasks as a group rather than as individuals. In addition, prior friendship within the group was found to positively influence group performance. (RM)

Discusses how teachers can avoid problems associated with student competition in the classroom. Describes two instructional methods that involve students working together on learning tasks: cooperative learning and peer tutoring. Focuses on Student Teams-Achievement Divisions (STAD), a team-learning approach. Includes a list of practical guides to…

The old Citizenship Training has reappeared as Community Living Camp and has found a place in the curriculum of the University of Calicut. Among the affiliated colleges of the University of Calicut, the Government College of Teacher Education, Kozhikode was the first to conduct the camp. This report of the camp throws light on the conditions that…

Group activities are becoming more and more popular in the teaching of second/foreign languages and other subjects all over the world. Since about 1970, a great deal of work has gone into research and methodology in order to develop ways that teachers can help their students learn more effectively and happily in groups. Many people working in this…