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Peer reviewedEllett, Phyllis – Roeper Review, 1993
This article describes cooperative-learning models, discusses adaptation of cooperative learning for gifted students, and outlines an appropriate curriculum for gifted students. The paper concludes that activities that allow gifted students to share knowledge and improve interaction skills are appropriate for heterogeneous groups, whereas…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Curriculum, Educational Methods, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedHersberger, Jim – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 1995
Discusses research on cooperative learning groups and concludes that cooperative groups should often be homogeneous. (15 references) (MKR)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Elementary Education, Grouping (Instructional Purposes), Homogeneous Grouping
Peer reviewedMills, Carol J.; Durden, William G. – Gifted Child Quarterly, 1992
This article reviews the literature on cooperative learning and ability grouping for gifted students and concludes that grouping, in and of itself, does not affect achievement and that grouping decisions need to be based on educational choices according to students' individual needs. Schools are encouraged to provide both ability grouping and…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Cooperative Learning, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted
Peer reviewedFeldhusen, John F.; And Others – Gifted Child Quarterly, 1992
This article reviews the literature on grouping and argues for flexible grouping of students according to ability and achievement levels and maintains that grouping gifted students heterogeneously and providing cooperative learning leads to lowered achievement and motivation and poorer attitudes toward school for gifted students. (DB)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academically Gifted, Cooperative Learning, Educational Policy
Download full textSchrag, Judy A. – 1993
This document reviews information and research findings regarding various options to facilitate the full inclusion of students with disabilities. Principles of inclusive schools introduce the document. Three categories of strategies and interventions for working with students with disabilities are included: (1) program strategies, (2) classroom…
Descriptors: Class Size, Classroom Techniques, Consultation Programs, Cooperative Learning
