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Fostering Cooperative Learning in Middle and Secondary Level Classrooms.
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Wood, Karen D. – Journal of Reading, 1987
Provides a brief overview of the research on cooperative learning, and describes several classroom grouping techniques useful for all grade levels and subject areas. Discusses group retellings, associational dialogue, dyadic learning, needs grouping, the buddy system, cybernetic sessions, and research, interest, ability, tutorial, random social,…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Cooperation, Educational Research, Group Activities
On My Mind: Cooperative Groups Can and Often Should Be Homogeneous.
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Hersberger, Jim – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 1995
Discusses research on cooperative learning groups and concludes that cooperative groups should often be homogeneous. (15 references) (MKR)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Elementary Education, Grouping (Instructional Purposes), Homogeneous Grouping
Grouping West Indian Students: On Not Teaching English as a Native or a Foreign Language.
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Hassan, Dolly Z. – Research & Teaching in Developmental Education, 1988
Argues that a special approach is needed to teach Standard American English to West Indians and that they not be placed in classes with native or limited-English speakers. Identifies the linguistic features of West Indian Creole. Reviews research conducted in Great Britain on West Indian immigrants' special problems and needs. (PAA)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Applied Linguistics, Componential Analysis, Creoles