Category: cooperative learning
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The Science of Reading with a Dose of Caution
The science of reading is quite the rage these days. School districts and even whole states are requiring that students are taught to read based on what we know from the science of reading. That is a great development and one to be handled with caution. The publication of the report Preventing Reading Difficulties in…
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Cooperative Learning: A Powerful Tool for Equity (Part II)
Cooperative learning is a powerful tool for helping to create equity in our schools and classrooms. Highly effective cooperative learning structures help ensure all students master rigorous grade level standards. This instructional model is constructed so that students are working together to ensure each one learns and masters the content that has often been initially…
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Cooperative Learning: A Powerful Tool for Equity
Cooperative Learning: A Powerful Tool for Equity (Part I) Equity in our schools means that every student masters, at a minimum rigorous grade level standards set by each state, graduating high school ready for college and/or career. This is a daunting task for educators that requires relentless dedication, use of research proven instructional methods, and…