Some of my favorite activities (will download as Word documents)
Area Investigation | Function Investigation | Simultaneous Equations | Square Game
Some of my favorite sites
The Cooperative Learning Center
Co-Directors: Roger T. Johnson and David W. Johnson
What is Cooperative Learning?
Cooperative Learning is a relationship in a group of students that requires
positive interdependence (a sense of sink or swim together), individual
accountability (each of us has to contribute and learn), interpersonal skills
(communication, trust, leadership, decision making, and conflict resolution),
face-to-face promotive interaction, and processing (reflecting on how well the
team is functioning and how to function even better).
A good paper followed by LOTS of sample activities
http://www.ncbe.gwu.edu/ncbepubs/pigs/pig12.htm
COOPERATIVE LEARNING IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL:
Maximizing Language Acquisition, Academic Achievement, and Social Development
Daniel D. Holt; Barbara Chips; Diane Wallace
A nice article by a classroom teacher with practical advice!
http://www.mathgoodies.com/articles/coop_learning.shtm
Cooperative Learning: Response to Diversity
http://www.cde.ca.gov/iasa/cooplrng2.html#resources
The TiCkLe Guide: Technology & Cooperative Learning
http://www.sheridanc.on.ca/academic/edserv/TCL.htm
Cute ideas for team roles
http://lilt.ilstu.edu/dahardw/psy304/Team%20Roles%20.html
Click on the two "Exhibits" for lesson plan forms
http://artsci-ccwin.concordia.ca/education/cscp/Try.htm
http://www.nprinc.com/catalog/char-ed/co-learn/cl-m.htm (a book of activities)
Click here for an annotated bibliography on cooperative learning (will download as a pdf file)