1. active learning should be the precursor to independent seatwork? various types of active learning has been researched more than any other evidence-based strategy? we should change instruction every 10-12 minutes – to keep students actively engaged in learning? students who are actively engaged in their learning show increased academic achievement? Did you know that…

2. students are more engaged when they are working together, rather than alone? those teachers who have carefully thought about the task & how students will work together, have less manage- ment problems than if they had students work alone? students show “more liking” for school when they are actively involved in the learning? for best results, active learning must be structured? Did you know that…

3. students are more engaged when they are working together, rather than alone? those teachers who have carefully thought about the task & how students will work together, have less manage- ment problems than if they had students work alone? students show “more liking” for school when they are actively involved in the learning? for best results, active learning must be structured? Did you know that…

4. active/cooperative learning does NOT replace initial instruction, in fact, it enhances it? when implementing active/ cooperative learning, it is critical that the teacher has an active role as well? when students have difficulties during active/cooperative learning activities, it can often be traced back to one or more missing instructional design components? active learning does NOT replace independent seatwork, it is the “vehicle” that makes it successful? Did you know that…

5. when students don’t get along, teachers often revert back to doing independent seatwork, rather than helping students learn “HOW TO” work together? Sometimes teachers physically place students in group formations, but mostly have students work alone? active/cooperative learning is a powerful strategy because it can be used across grade levels, subject areas and all ages of learners? students must always be accountable for their own learning, even though they will be working with others? Did you know that…

6. having students work together mirrors what is expected of them when they leave school. It is almost impossible to evaluate student participation … Why? Because you can’t be there to hear every word each student says. Most jobs involve people working together. Students enjoy active learning when They know what is expected AND and that everyone has a part of the whole. Did you know that…