Multi-Level Classrooms

Research Paper # 59183

Education
Education > Teaching Methods
Education > Theory

A discussion of teaching in multi-level classrooms and cooperative learning.

3,405 words () | 7 sources | MLA | 2005 United States

Paper Summary:

The paper begins with a brief introduction to the ability grouping and tracking and a description of different types of students. It then looks at the history and the benefits of cooperative learning, followed by a discussion of conditions that together constitute a cooperative learning setting. It finally examines ways of creating cooperative learning groups. This paper mentions mathematics; the idea of cooperative learning applies to every subject area.

From the Paper:

"Currently the needs of all students are not being properly addressed. Tracking for example has been shown to be at least partially responsible. Today educators and researchers have discovered various ways to improve the learning of all students. These are differentiation of instructions; theory of multiple intelligences; and technology. However; cooperative learning is one of the most effective strategies that is presently used to address the needs of all students in multi-level classrooms."