Description:
This handbook offers a programme to enhance teachers' confidence in engaging their children in effective group work which allows for more active participation, more on-task focus and higher levels of achievement. Packed with valuable strategies for teachers and fun activities for children, it offers guidance on how to create an inclusive and supportive classroom by developing the social, communicative and group working skills of all pupils. Tried-and-tested, step-by-step approaches encourage both children and their teachers to develop supportive relationships that have been found to facilitate academic performance, positive social behaviour and motivation.
Review Quotes:
"With ideas to help resolve problems that might arise and suggested training activities to support pupils, this text is a one-stop resource to ensure effective group work in the classroom. The book shows the value of group work in helping children to develop skills for life, and also emphasises the importance of a whole-school approach. It is an essential guide for both trainee and practising teachers, as well as TAs and support staff, and a valuable basis for school action - a book to be read by leaders as well as classroom teachers." - Sarah Brew, Parents in Touch