My particular setting does not lend to base grouping, but "face-to-face, promotive action" and "interpersonal and small group skills" are two components we use at the Lighthouse of the five basic components that should be included in formal grouping listed on page 140.
Just about now I think I remember a web page, yes that's right, a teachers web page. Now where could it be? I must keep in mind that a good mechanic doesn't use all his tools everyday. Is there application here somewhere?
Cooperative grouping has been a strategy that is successful with my students. Every topic can be approached successfully with understanding invariably discovered in cooperating peer feedback. It seems they may listen to each other more closely than they do us. Another topic for another day!
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15 years ago
You definitley need a group to have cooperative learning and your teaching assignment may not lend itself to traditional cooperative learning groups. You recognize the need for communication and collaboration among students and face the challenge of how best to implement some of the ideas presented in this chapter. Good luck!
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