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Petress, Kenneth C. – Education, 2004
Group study in and out of the classroom is strongly advocated in this article. Group study improves students intellectually; when done effectively, it stimulates interest and increases confidence; effective group dynamics also improve classroom management strategies. Group study is typically resisted by students until they are exposed to,…
Descriptors: Time Management, Group Dynamics, Classroom Techniques, Cooperative Learning
Bonilla, Carlos A., Ed.; Righetti, Candace S., Ed. – 2001
Many cooperative learning programs are merely exhibitions of the willingness to work with others. They apply teams of people to do work that could be accomplished just as well by individuals. Successful programs focus on collaborative learning that fosters working together to solve problems beyond the capacity of any individual. A cooperative…
Descriptors: Business Administration, Clothing Design, Cooperative Learning, Course Objectives
Mears, Peter; Voehl, Frank – 1994
This book is a learner's manual for a course on how to develop empowered teams for higher education management, how to function effectively as a team member, and how to objectively evaluate one's impact on the team. Taking a hands-on approach to learning about quality, the course introduces quality principles, asks students to apply these in a…
Descriptors: College Administration, Cooperative Learning, Group Behavior, Group Dynamics
Hannan, Mary, Ed.; Kicenko, Jan, Ed. – 2002
This do-it-yourself booklet is designed to help those who want to facilitate a Learning Circle but who cannot attend a training workshop. The booklet explains what a learning circle is; the principles of a learning circle; the difference among learning circles, discussion groups, and structured classes; why the learning circle methodology should…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Cooperative Learning
Roger, Blair; And Others – 1992
This training manual for a 2-day workshop was developed from the perspective that a fully inclusive society will evolve only if there are schools which embrace all children, including those with disabilities. Each participating team first considers their school's current goals and progress made towards full inclusion, and then establishes goals…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Disabilities, Educational Planning, Elementary Secondary Education