Setting The Standard

6 - Individual, group and collaborative learning strategies 

Setting The Standard is a holistic online professional development programme that ensures all teachers across a school deliver the same standard of high quality education.

By the End of This Training, You Will:

  • Understand the difference between individual, group and true collaborative learning.  Learn why loose group work often falls short and how structured collaborative learning transforms engagement and outcomes.
  • Develop students into self-regulated learners Discover how carefully designed independent tasks build focus, resilience, persistence and the ability to manage learning without constant teacher direction.
  • Set up collaborative learning that actually works.  Master Professor Slaven’s two essential conditions — clear group learning goals and individual accountability — so every student is motivated and responsible.
  • Implement proven collaborative structures with confidence.  Learn how to use strategies such as Think-Pair-Share, Think-Write-Round Robin, Jigsaw and Stations in ways that deepen thinking and prevent passengers.
  • Choose the right structure for the right moment.  Gain the judgement to align learning objectives with the most effective activity — knowing when to use independent practice, structured collaboration, or a combination of both.

What We Offer

What's included in this online course?

Individual User
6 - Individual, group and collaborative learning strategies

Comes with:

  • Access for 1 user to Setting The Standard, Session 6
  • Two videos guiding you through the knowledge and skills of what individual, group and collaborative learning is and when best to use each.
  • Teacher portfolio of evidence with activities, examples and guides to ensure impact in lessons.


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