Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/25/97
ETL106 19982-99999	LEC	1 Credit(s)	1 Period(s)
Cooperative Learning I
Designing and implementing cooperative learning across the curriculum. Prerequisites: Teacher Certification.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
ETL106   19982-99999	Cooperative Learning I

1.	Define the concept of cooperative learning. (I)
2.	Examine specific strategies that teachers use to implement cooperative learning across the curriculum. (II)
3.	Prepare, teach and evaluate lessons that incorporate cooperative learning teaching techniques. (III)
4.	Design a campus support system for implementing cooperative learning. (IV)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
ETL106   19982-99999	Cooperative Learning I

I. Definition of Cooperative Learning A Students work in groups to coordinate efforts to achieve shared goals B. Positive interdependence C. Face-to-face interaction in heterogeneous groups D. Individual accountability E. Interpersonal and small-group skills F. Evaluation and processing II. The Instructor's Role and Strategies A. Planning instructional goals and materials B. Forming cooperative groups C. Assigning roles to group members D. Articulating tasks and objectives E. Monitoring group progress F. Intervening to provide assistance. G. Evaluating student achievement and cooperation III. Design, Practice and Evaluation of Cooperative Lessons A. Instructional design B. Creating objectives C. Demonstrating lessons D. Evaluating lessons IV. Campus Support Group for Cooperative Learning A. Professional dialogues B. Joint planning and curriculum design C. Reciprocal observation and feedback

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