In a previous post, I spent some time discussing “Misconceptions of Cooperative Learning” where I talked about the need for assignments to actually show some type of cooperation. In other words, rather than just throwing a name on something, I would advocate that we actually instill the practice and teach our kids to work together. [...]

Before the first group assignment that I work on with my kids every year I make sure that they understand two guiding principles about cooperative learning or group projects. The “All Flash & No Cash” mentality should not and must not exist. Somewhere along the way, we became more concerned with the glitz and the [...]