COOPERATIVE LEARNING IN THE CLASSROOM
This course delves into the principles and applications of cooperative learning, providing educators with the knowledge and skills to foster effective group work and social interaction in the classroom. Through a combination of theoretical insights and practical strategies, participants will learn to design, implement, and evaluate cooperative learning activities that enhance student engagement an
Description
DIDACTIC UNIT 1. PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATION OF SOCIAL INTERACTION AND COLLABORATIVE WORK
Psycho-pedagogical theories on which the collaboration is based
Psychological processes during collaboration
Group work and cooperative work
Cooperative work as a teaching method
DIDACTIC UNIT 2. METHODS AND STRATEGIES FOR THE TEACHING PROCESSES - COOPERATIVE LEARNING
Criteria for group formation
Planning, structuring and organization and structure of the task
Role of teachers and students
Choice and adaptation of teaching resources and materials
Organization of times and spaces
Strategies for evaluating cooperative learning
DIDACTIC UNIT 3. TECHNIQUES FOR GROUP WORK
The principle of group interaction
Techniques for group participation
Cooperative social skills training
The assembly and large group work
Group dynamics and their didactic use
Learning objectives
By the end of this course, participants will:
- Understand the psycho-pedagogical theories that underpin collaborative learning.
- Recognize the psychological processes involved in social interaction and group work.
- Develop skills to plan, structure, and organize cooperative learning tasks effectively.
- Learn to form groups based on specific criteria to maximize collaboration.
- Identify the roles and responsibilities of teachers and students in cooperative learning settings.
- Select and adapt teaching resources and materials for cooperative learning.
- Organize classroom time and space to facilitate group work.
- Apply various techniques to encourage group participation and interaction.
- Train students in cooperative social skills and manage group dynamics for educational purposes.
Methodology & assessment
Certification details
Attendance certificate provided at the end of the course. Europass and Learning agreemetn will be provided upon request.
Pricing, packages and other information
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Price:480Euro
Additional information
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Language:English
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Target audience ISCED:Primary education (ISCED 1)Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
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Target audience type:TeacherStudent TeacherHead Teacher / Principal
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Learning time:20-25 hours
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