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Welcome to the final post in our 4-part series on collaboration skills. In this post, we explore how feedback can fuel student growth—when students learn to give, receive, and reflect on feedback, they develop stronger learning habits and deeper relationships. Discover practical routines, sentence stems, and strategies to help learners engage in purposeful feedback throughout your classroom.

Learn how to teach collaboration skills through collaborative thinking. Discover key classroom practices and strategies that help students reflect, share, and build on each other’s ideas for deeper dialogue and learning.

Learn how to build Collaboration Skills through goal-setting in the classroom and student accountability. This post explores the “Goals and Progress” domain of collaboration, offering strategies for setting and tracking collaborative goals. It connects these strategies to PBL and shares four practical routines to help students stay aligned, reflect, and take ownership of their collaborative work.

Part 1 of our Collaboration Skills Series focuses on relationship building, the foundation of strong classroom collaboration. Learn how to use storytelling routines and SEL practices to foster trust, safety, and deeper learning among students.

Discover strategies to support English language learners with scaffolding, group work, and digital tools to make content more accessible.

Work Time Goal Setting helps students manage time, set goals, and stay focused. Boost productivity with this classroom strategy.

Data-driven instruction doesn’t have to be overwhelming! Discover simple ways to collect, analyze, and use student data effectively.

Enhance student goal-setting and reflection with Check-In/Check-Out Circles. Foster accountability and focus for deeper learning.

In our final post of the Actionable PBL Assessment series, learn how to help students track progress, use feedback, and support each other.

Help students develop self-awareness skills with the Wrap-Up Reflection strategy, fostering growth and emotional understanding.

ACP's 2024 Year in Review: new tools, a rebrand, team growth, and plans to support educators with clarity and innovation in 2025.

Boost student reflection and self-awareness with the Open Mind strategy, helping students visualize their thoughts in any context like, PBL.

Discover how formative assessment, combined with modern tools, can foster equitable, engaging learning environments to empower students.

The Mood Meter builds self-awareness, helping students manage emotions, behavior, and relationships for improved learning and well-being.

Discover the power of PBL with a real-world project example. Streamline planning with The Project Builder to boost student engagement.

Discover easy strategies for new teachers to create an inclusive classroom, build relationships, and understand student needs from day one.

Get tips for presenting and engaging at education conferences like ISTELive. Create impactful sessions and connect with fellow educators.

Learn how to create and revisit norms in pursuit of a learner-centered culture

ACP is giving away a free Learning Strategies Playbook with useful strategies for creating a constructivist and learner-centered classroom.

Explore effective strategies for ELs, focusing on cultural value, relationship building, and using technology for improved learning.