Title of Assignment

 

"Teachers who can successfully use cooperative learning techniques have the potential to make students responsible for their own learning as well as allowing them to help others to master a particular topic” (Griffith, 1990, p.41).

Define the concept of cooperative learning.

Reflecting on your teaching practice experience, to what extent have you used cooperative learning in the classroom and indicate how you could improve on your experience.

Outline specific examples keeping in mind the UDL principles. State the rationale behind your practice and support you work with the relevant literature.

(Throughout this assignment the educator will be referred to as she/her and a pseudonym will be used for the child with autism. Examples will be drawn from both of our teaching practice experiences).