Description
Clerisy Architect: Dr. Sage Sirotkin
Length of Workshop: 60 minutes
Danielson Framework: Domain 3 (Instruction)
Workshop Description:
With a push from employers across all industries, collaboration has become a critical skill for student success. Research has confirmed the educational benefits of students working together on cooperative projects. Incorporating the 2009 research of Johnson and Johnson, Tran’s (2013) exploration into previous studies on cooperative learning, and the 21st Century standards and skills recommended by the International Society for Technology in Education, Batelle for Kids, and the Partnership for 21st Century Learning, this workshop shows you how to create a meaningful student collaboration activities and how to ensure engagement at both the individual and group level. By the end of the workshop you will walk away with an outline for an activity that you can start using with your students!
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the educational value of engaging students in collaborative learning
- Explore strategies for developing collaborative learning activities
- Evaluate examples and resources to incorporate into your instruction
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