Getting students to work together through group work and collaborative learning experiences can add a lot of engagement and joy to your classroom environment. However, that doesn't mean you won't have to clear some hurdles regarding behavior, noise levels, and participation first. In this episode, you will learn why cooperative learning experiences are essential to learning and how to overcome the obstacles to getting your class to work together in small groups so they can learn from one another.

Resources mentioned in the episode to help you create effective cooperative learning experiences in the classroom - for any subject and grade level: 

Group Work Roles Cards, Slides, and Rubrics

Voice Level Posters for Classroom Management

Behavior Management Stop Sign Cards

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