On-line Resources
Constructivist Overview from thirteen.org
- Overview of constructivism, comparison to traditional teaching, good illustrations of constructivism in the classroom
Cognitive Apprenticeship Overview from University of Georgia
- Useful information on Cognitive Apprenticeship illustrated by two contrasting teaching scenarios
Jigsaw Classroomat the Social Psychology Network
- Gives an overview of the Jigsaw, history, steps in the process, and tips on implementation
Cooperative Learning by Spencer Kagan (2009)
- Great overview of cooperative learning including elements and class activities
- Here is also a link to a 2 min. video highlighting benefits of Cooperative Learning
Problem-Based Learning by Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (2009)
- Great reference that includes an introduction, best practices, etc.
Textbook Clarifications
Cooperative Learning- Snowman pg. 394
- O’Donnell pg. 347
- Santrock pg. 340
- Woolfolk pg. 388 (six elements)
- Woolfolk pg. 389
- O’Donnell pg. 317
- Woolfolk pg. 384
Children's Literature
Gigantic Turnip Retold by Aleksey Nikolayevich Tolstoy (This story has various retellers) (Cooperative Learning) at the BYU Library
- A giant turnip can only be harvested when everyone pulls together.
- In this tale from the Dan people of Liberia, Head, Arms, Body, and Legs learn that they do better when they work together.
Religious Resources
D&C 88: 118, 123 "And as all have not faith, seek ye diligently and teach one another words of wisdom; yea, seek ye out of the best books words of wisdom; seek learning, even by study and also by faith. . . .See that ye love one another; cease to be covetous; learn to impart one to another as the gospel requires."D&C 88: 77 And I give unto you a commandment that you shall teach one another the doctrine of the kingdom.