Collaborative learning techniques : a handbook for college faculty / Elizabeth F. Barkley, K. Patricia Cross, and Claire Howell Major.

By: Barkley, Elizabeth FContributor(s): Cross, K. Patricia (Kathryn Patricia), 1926- | Major, Claire HowellMaterial type: TextTextSeries: Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series: Publisher: San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, c2005Description: xvi, 303 p. : ill. ; 28 cmISBN: 0787955183 (alk. paper); 9780787955182 (alk. paper)Subject(s): Team learning approach in education -- Handbooks, manuals, etc | College teaching -- Handbooks, manuals, etcDDC classification: 378.1/2 LOC classification: LB1032 | .B318 2005Online resources: Table of contents | Contributor biographical information | Publisher description
Contents:
Implementing collaborative learning -- Collaborative learning techniques (CoLTS).
Summary: This landmark book introduces the concepts and principles of collaborative learning and then goes on to present specific techniques and exercises organized according to learning objectives. It explains how to form groups, assign roles, build team spirit, deal with problems, and promote and assess participation. Each exercise is carefully described and illustrated through examples, and is accompanied by critical information regarding its complexity, time needed to complete it, variations, appropriate locations, and pointers for effective use. --Publisher.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 285-294) and index.

Implementing collaborative learning -- Collaborative learning techniques (CoLTS).

This landmark book introduces the concepts and principles of collaborative learning and then goes on to present specific techniques and exercises organized according to learning objectives. It explains how to form groups, assign roles, build team spirit, deal with problems, and promote and assess participation. Each exercise is carefully described and illustrated through examples, and is accompanied by critical information regarding its complexity, time needed to complete it, variations, appropriate locations, and pointers for effective use. --Publisher.

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