Activities for cooperative learning

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This resource offers English teachers of teens and adults a variety of engaging activities designed to enhance interaction and communication in the language classroom. Each activity is paired with a ready-to-use photocopiable example, allowing educators to implement them directly and learn from the outcomes. The text connects the theory and practice of cooperative learning, a well-researched and effective teaching approach, enabling teachers to explore it within their own classrooms. It provides a comprehensive introduction to cooperative learning tailored for the EFL context, along with suggestions for Micro-strategies and Tools to support these activities. Readers are encouraged to critically assess and adapt the activities to fit their unique teaching environments and to create their own based on the provided ideas. Additional features include photocopiable worksheets and usage instructions for each activity type, outlining the key benefits for language acquisition, social skills, and cognitive growth. It also offers ideas for extending and diversifying the use of materials, as well as a cooperative learning assessment form to help students become more effective collaborators.