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Resources and Downloads for Collaborative Learning

Educators from The College Preparatory School in Oakland, California, have provided these resources and tools for collaborative learning.

By Doug Keely

December 5, 2012

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Students work collaboratively in many ways to reinforce learning at The College Preparatory School, such as working together outside on geometry concepts they learned the previous day in the classroom.

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Collaborative Learning Resources

At The College Preparatory School (College Prep) in Oakland, California, student collaboration happens on a daily basis, from group-centered math assignments, to student-led discussions in English. Below are documents provided by College Prep English teacher Julie Anderson and Math teacher Betsy Thomas.

English

Discussion tracker - diagram used to map student participation in roundtable discussions

Online discussions

Anderson's students often have online discussions prior to in-class discussions.

Student Teaching Days - Handout for students when they are leading the class; includes a calendar and suggestions for the classroom, such as giving short writing assignments, making sure that everyone participates, and creating a unique way of presenting the material

Math

Additional Resources and Videos from College Prep

Useful Websites on Collaborative Learning

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School Snapshot

The College Preparatory School

Grades 9-12 | Oakland, CA

Enrollment

359 | Private, Urban

Per Pupil Expenditures

$28854 School • $10002 State0

DEMOGRAPHICS:

50% White

20% Asian/Pacific Islander

15% Multiracial

7% Hispanic

6% Black

3% Other

23% Financial Aid or Scholarship

Data is from the 2012-13 academic year.