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Active Learning- Active learning is a general term for teaching and learning strategies that engage and involve students in the learning process. Research has shown that not everyone learns in the same way.
An Overview of Gardner's Multiple Intelligences, Kagan's Structures and Tomlinson's Differentiated Instruction and their Correlation to Nunley's Layered Curriculum.- The philosophies and basic tenets of these methodologies are without question in support of student-centered learning. Though each of these has its differences and specific characteristics, in reality they can be intertwined to best meet the needs of the widely diverse student population of the 21st century.
Changing my Brain about Cooperative Learning- A neat blog.
Cooperative Learning and the Second Language Classroom- It is the purpose of this paper to discuss a method of increasing those opportunities to increase language use, cooperative learning.

Dynamics of Effectively Using Learning Groups- Start by defining, in your own mind, the purpose of using groups in your classroom. If you want a type of temporary study group, then kids could probably group themselves. If, however, you're planning to have students do projects or review activities throughout the year in groups, structure the groups accordingly to achieve the best possible results for all learners.
How can you implement cooperative learning in order to effectively meet the diverse learning needs of students?
Kagan Cooperative Learning- A Presentation by Gary Fortenberry.
Kagan's Cooperative Learning Terms
Kagan Online- Official site.
Kagan Structures Advanced Cooperative Learning, Differentiated Learning, Problem Based Learning- Dr. Spencer Kagan believes that it is not what you have to teach, but how you teach it. He calls this Kagan Structures. The Kagan Structures align instruction with how the brain best learns, implementing both cooperative learning and multiple intelligences philosophies and methods.
Kagan Structures: Research and Rationale in a Nutshell
Putting Cooperative Learning to the Test- While studies link cooperative learning with higher achievement, defining the term and implementing the concept is a challenge.
Spencer Kagan's Cooperative Learning Structures- This paper briefly describes and discusses Spencer Kagan's approach to cooperative learning. Cooperative learning is a type of structured peer interaction emphasizing positive human relationships, collaboration between peers, active learning, academic achievement, equal participation, and equal status of students in the classroom. It can be used to teach any subject matter, whether that be foreign languages, math, social studies, etc.
Special Connections- Cooperative learning is a teaching arrangement that refers to small, heterogeneous groups of students working together to achieve a common goal. Students work together to learn and are responsible for their teammates' learning as well as their own.

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