Cooperative Learning for Intercultural Classrooms

<p><em>Cooperative Learning for Intercultural Classrooms</em><b> </b>helps both pre-service and in-service teachers to develop a well-researched pedagogy that supports inclusive practice for a globalised world. It provides: an overview of theoretical perspectives that illustrate why cooperative learning is an effective learning strategy; reviews research findings about how cooperative learning supports inclusion; and outlines the strategies and methods that support teachers in putting cooperative learning into practice. </p><p>Providing a step-by-step guide to implementing cooperative learning for schools teachers and teacher educators this invaluable resource includes:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>guidelines for a staged approach to implementation;</li> <p> </p> <li>case studies of cooperative learning in classrooms from a range of different contexts including Australia England Sweden Italy India Singapore and Hong Kong;</li> <p> </p> <li>guidance on developing an effective professional development programme for a school;</li> <p> </p> <li>appendices with valuable information on a range of cooperative learning structures and explanations of the main types of cooperative learning used in classrooms.</li> </ul>