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Community in the Classroom

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Regular Group Work: I emphasis a lot of group work throughout the semester, both graded and ungraded. I just love the energy group work brings into the classroom; I witness vibrant discussions coupled with cooperative understanding. Here are a few outcomes: Group Final?!?:

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Community in the Classroom

Faculty Focus

Regular Group Work: I emphasis a lot of group work throughout the semester, both graded and ungraded. I just love the energy group work brings into the classroom; I witness vibrant discussions coupled with cooperative understanding. Here are a few outcomes: Group Final?!?:

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Five Keys to Motivating Students

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If the student comes to class, does the homework, and studies for the exam, will that produce a high score? One important implication for teachers: there’s a need to talk about how learning works, the importance of effort and the control students do have over what and how they study.

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Five Keys to Motivating Students

Faculty Focus

If the student comes to class, does the homework, and studies for the exam, will that produce a high score? One important implication for teachers: there’s a need to talk about how learning works, the importance of effort and the control students do have over what and how they study.

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Using Collaborative Learning to Elevate Students’ Educational Experiences

Faculty Focus

Lack of planning, preparation, and support can lead to chaos, unproductive, and disorganized group work. The targeted knowledge and skills may only be effectively built if the group work is designed correctly. Professors must consider how the group work will build on intelligence, expertise, and character.

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Using Collaborative Learning to Elevate Students’ Educational Experiences

Faculty Focus

Lack of planning, preparation, and support can lead to chaos, unproductive, and disorganized group work. The targeted knowledge and skills may only be effectively built if the group work is designed correctly. Professors must consider how the group work will build on intelligence, expertise, and character.

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Top 10 Study Group Forums and Websites for High School Students

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I don’t post enough about high school so I’m thrilled with her article: Some students study more productively in groups, working with their peers. Online groups and forums allow them to ask questions and learn from each other outside the traditional classroom in a space where they typically turn to for studying anyway.