138: Making Cooperative Learning Work Better

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138: Making Cooperative Learning Work Better

FromThe Cult of Pedagogy Podcast

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Feb 4, 2020

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If cooperative learning hasn't really worked for you in the past, don't lose hope. In this episode we'll explore tons of solutions to four of the most common problems with cooperative learning.

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Feb 4, 2020

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Teaching strategies, classroom management, education reform, educational technology -- if it has something to do with teaching, we're talking about it. Jennifer Gonzalez interviews educators, students, administrators and parents about the psychological and social dynamics of school, trade secrets, and other juicy things you'll never learn in a textbook.

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138: Making Cooperative Learning Work Better

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