PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Concept to Classroom: Cooperative and Collaborative Learning
Discover how to create a cooperative and collaborative learning environment in your classroom. This site features a definition for this type of learning strategy and ways to implement it in your classroom.
Other
Gdrc: Collaborative Learning
This site provides a thorough introduction to collaborative learning including terms and definitions, benefits of collaborative learning, strategies, tools, methods and making collaborative learning work.
Indiana University
Indiana University: Benefits of Cooperative Learning [Pdf]
Article describing the benefits of cooperative learning, and the positive effect that this classroom and schoolwide approach has on student learning, as well as how cooperative learning benefits students with special needs.
Other
Social Psychology Network: Jigsaw Classroom
The "official web site of the jigsaw classroom",- a cooperative learning technique which was developed by Elliot Aronson. The jigsaw approach is considered to promote better learning, improve student motivation, and increase enjoyment of...
Johns Hopkins University
School of Education at Johns Hopkins: Cooperative Learning Overview
How do you use cooperative learning in the classroom? The success of the group depends on the successful work of every individual. This site provides an overview of cooperative learning in the classroom, and the effect the method has on...
Johns Hopkins University
School of Education at Johns Hopkins: Cooperative Learning Overview
How do you use cooperative learning in the classroom? The success of the group depends on the successful work of every individual. This site provides an overview of cooperative learning in the classroom, and the effect the method has on...
Johns Hopkins University
School of Education at Johns Hopkins: Cooperative Learning Overview
How do you use cooperative learning in the classroom? The success of the group depends on the successful work of every individual. This site provides an overview of cooperative learning in the classroom, and the effect the method has on...
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Magnet Muscles (Lesson Plan)
A teacher lesson plan which includes a station lab; students navigate through four stations with separate activities on magnetic principles. Easily adaptable as a student project.