TY  - BOOK
N2  - Cooperative learning has been demonstrated by research to be one of the most highly effective teaching strategies, but simply putting students in a group is not enough. The authors of The Power of the Social Brain see interdependent thinking as the missing piece of the collaborative puzzle. This authoritative book provides research from the neurosciences and education along with practical strategies to help groups function more effectively and thoughtfully. By adding the cognitive dimension to cooperative learning, this book will help readers apply strategies of successful group work in classrooms and professional educational learning communities.
AB  - Cooperative learning has been demonstrated by research to be one of the most highly effective teaching strategies, but simply putting students in a group is not enough. The authors of The Power of the Social Brain see interdependent thinking as the missing piece of the collaborative puzzle. This authoritative book provides research from the neurosciences and education along with practical strategies to help groups function more effectively and thoughtfully. By adding the cognitive dimension to cooperative learning, this book will help readers apply strategies of successful group work in classrooms and professional educational learning communities.
T1  - The power of the social brain :teaching, learning, and interdependent thinking /
AU  - Costa, Arthur L.,
AU  - O'Leary, Pat Wilson,
CN  - LB1060.2
CN  - LB1060.2
N1  - Includes index.
ID  - 693608
KW  - Learning, Psychology of.
KW  - Thought and thinking
KW  - Adult learning.
KW  - Professional learning communities.
SN  - 9780807754153
SN  - 0807754153
SN  - 9780807754146
SN  - 0807754145
TI  - The power of the social brain :teaching, learning, and interdependent thinking /
ER  -