Creativity and Collaborative Learning: The Practical Guide to Empowering Students, Teachers, and Families

by Jacqueline S. Thousand (Editor), Richard A. Villa (Editor), Ann I. Nevin (Editor)

In today's inclusive classrooms, teamwork between students, teachers, and families has never been more important. Focusing on the power of these partnerships, this book shows education professionals how collaborative learning addresses challenges like literacy, behavior issues, teacher success, access to the general curriculum, multiculturalism, and more. Readers will get


an overview explaining why collaborative learning works


updated research and best practices


diverse perspectives on practices like peer tutoring and small-group learning


research-based teaching strategies educators can use to foster teamwork in classrooms from preschool to secondary school

512 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2001

About the author

Jacqueline Sue Thousand

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[CEHD at the U of M]

Kristen L. McMaster, contributor.