Cooperative Learning for Students with Special Need in Inclusive School

G. Victoria Naomi

ISBN 10: 3659964573 / ISBN 13: 9783659964572

Editore: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2016

136 pages. 8.66x5.91x0.31 inches. In Stock. Codice articolo 3659964573

Riassunto:

Cooperative learning among students is an essential element of inclusive classrooms. Cooperative learning represents a shift in educational paradigm from teacher-centered approach to a student-centered learning in small group. Cooperative learning has received increased attention in recent years due to the movement to educate students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment. In a multicultural classrooms conflicting &competitive atmosphere are likely to happen and one can expect a hostile atmosphere in the class. On the contrary, cooperative learning encourages group work and believes in consensus. It encourages students to take up responsibilities and negotiate with group members. In cooperative classroom, students with special needs can learn desired behaviors and learn academically within their learning community. This book which highlights the research outcomes stands evidence that a majority of students get benefitted of cooperative learning. The cooperative learning strategies adopted in the study enhanced the learning of students with special needs. This book can be taken as a well organized guide and a textbook for teachers &researchers and teacher educators.

L'autore: Dr.G.Victoria Naomi is the Professor of Special Education at Avinashilingam Instittue for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, India. She has been in the field for over three decades having wide and rich research experiences in Special Education. She has published 7 books and over 100 articles in Special &inclusive Education.

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Titolo: Cooperative Learning for Students with ...
Casa editrice: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Data di pubblicazione: 2016
Legatura: Paperback
Condizione: Brand New