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Building Collaboration Skills Through Collaborative Thinking and Student Dialogue
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.
ACP Staff
Jun 95 min read
Building Collaboration Skills Through Goal-Setting and Accountability in the Classroom
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.
ACP Staff
Jun 45 min read
Building Collaboration Skills Through Cultivating Relationships that Support Student Learning
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.
ACP Staff
May 276 min read
Check-In/Check-Out Circles: A Classroom Strategy for Student Goal Setting and Reflection
Enhance student goal-setting and reflection with Check-In/Check-Out Circles. Foster accountability and focus for deeper learning.
ACP Staff
Mar 195 min read
Revitalizing the Learning Journey: Mid-Year Classroom Norms Check-In
Learn how to create and revisit norms in pursuit of a learner-centered culture
Kristy Lathrop
Feb 18, 20243 min read
Empower Your Students with Our Learning Strategies Playbook in 2024
ACP is giving away a free Learning Strategies Playbook with useful strategies for creating a constructivist and learner-centered classroom.
Alicia Peletz
Jan 1, 20244 min read
Culture: the Secret Sauce of Learner-Centered Success
Culture is essential to creating a learner-centered classroom. Explore some areas to consider and resources to make the shift!
Kristy Lathrop
Aug 20, 20236 min read
Four Domains of Collaboration
An update to our 2020 e-book Connecting Together to help with collaboration in your classroom
Gina Olabuenaga
Apr 18, 20236 min read
Collaboration Isn’t Just “Working Together”: Build Real Collaboration Skills in Your Classroom
Collaboration isn’t just teamwork. Learn practical strategies to build collaboration skills that promote connection and deeper learning.
Kristy Lathrop
Apr 16, 20217 min read
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