Includes bibliographical references (pages 252-257) and indexes.
Contents
Ch. 1. Introduction: Why Work Together -- Ch. 2. Building an Understanding of the Classroom as a Group -- Ch. 3. Building an Understanding of the Power of Diversity in Groups -- Ch. 4. Building an Understanding of the Learning Community -- Ch. 5. Base Groups and Informal Groups: Building Stability and Variety Into Small-Group Cooperation -- Ch. 6. Formal Learning Groups: Building Positive Interdependence -- Ch. 7. Interpersonal and Small-Group Learning Skills: Teaching the Basics -- Ch. 8. Reflection and Planning: Examining Interpersonal and Small-Group Learning Skills by Looking Back and Planning Ahead -- Ch. 9. Individual Responsibility and Assessment: Checking for Understanding -- Ch. 10. The Role of the Teacher: Guiding Learning in the Cooperative Classroom -- Ch. 11. Becoming an Excited -- and Exciting -- Professional -- Books with More Information -- References -- Name Index -- Subject Index.