Effects of training teachers in communication skills during cooperative learning on classroom discourse, social inclusion, and learning among middle-year students. [ 2005-01-01 - 2007-12-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Adrian Ashman (Chief Investigator) ,  Professor Robyn Gillies (Chief Investigator) ,  Professor Robyn Gillies (Chief Investigator)

Brief description Effects of training teachers in communication skills during cooperative learning on classroom discourse, social inclusion, and learning among middle-year students. Helping children work together, communicate effectively, and think constructively are critically important if children are to engage in learning, develop self-efficacy as learners, and respect for the unique contributions of others to their learning experiences. Teachers play a key role in creating leaning environments that are conducive to learning, responsive to children's needs, and supportive of their endeavours. This project will help teachers enhance children's strategic and metacognitive thinking and learning through the promotion of interactions and relationships that are inclusive of all children regardless of their diverse learning needs and social and ethnic identities.

Funding Amount $146,000

Funding Scheme Discovery Projects

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