Why Cooperative Learning?-- Over and over again teachers hear that we are preparing our student for an unknown future. The workforce of the world is changing at an unprecedented pace due to technology. So, one of the most valuable skills we know our students will need is the ability to function effectively with others to accomplish a variety of tasks. CL improves communication skills, increases motivation for learning, helps student gain deeper understanding of material being taught, and develops mutual reasoning skills. When used correctly Cooperative Learning is an invaluable classroom tool that teachers should incorporate often into classroom learning.
**The following is a link to several podcasts on the chapters of Classroom Instruction that Works: http://feeds.feedburner.com/ittw