Wendy Jolliffe is Professor of Education and worked in Initial Teacher Education (ITE) for 14 years; latterly as Head of Teacher Education at the University of Hull. She worked previously as a Regional Adviser for the National Strategies and advised ITT providers on effective provision for literacy.  She has published extensively in Primary English and Cooperative Learning.

′Each chapter ends with practical activities, professional development activities, a ′points to remember′ box and references for further reading. A useful resource for teachers, headteachers, trainee teachers and support staff′ - Ian Hall, Learning and Teaching′The book is a well-written and non-threatening guide through the minefield of introducing a new pedagogical mindset...At last, teachers have a ′how-to′ for co-operative learning, so now there are no excuses not to do it!′ - Journal of Co-operative Studies

• Cooperative Learning: What Is It And Why Does It Matter?Learning For All? Using Diversity as a Strength Talk, Talk, Talk Cooperative Learning and How It Can HelpPutting Cooperative Learning Into Practice APPENDICESCooperative Learning Professional Development ProgrammeFulfilling Pupils NeedsCooperative Learning StructuresDeveloping Effective Communication Skills - A Phased ProgrammeRoles in Groups Five Key Steps to Implement Cooperative LearningAction Plan for Teaching and Developing Cooperative Learning SkillsQuick Cooperative Learning Starter ActivitiesCooperative Learning - Common Social ProblemsCooperative Learning Peer Observation ProformaPupil Questionnaire

Wendy Jolliffe is Professor of Education and worked in Initial Teacher Education (ITE) for 14 years; latterly as Head of Teacher Education at the University of Hull. She worked previously as a Regional Adviser for the National Strategies and advised ITT providers on effective provision for literacy.  She has published extensively in Primary English and Cooperative Learning.

′Each chapter ends with practical activities, professional development activities, a ′points to remember′ box and references for further reading. A useful resource for teachers, headteachers, trainee teachers and support staff′ - Ian Hall, Learning and Teaching′The book is a well-written and non-threatening guide through the minefield of introducing a new pedagogical mindset...At last, teachers have a ′how-to′ for co-operative learning, so now there are no excuses not to do it!′ - Journal of Co-operative Studies

• Cooperative Learning: What Is It And Why Does It Matter?Learning For All? Using Diversity as a Strength Talk, Talk, Talk Cooperative Learning and How It Can HelpPutting Cooperative Learning Into Practice APPENDICESCooperative Learning Professional Development ProgrammeFulfilling Pupils NeedsCooperative Learning StructuresDeveloping Effective Communication Skills - A Phased ProgrammeRoles in Groups Five Key Steps to Implement Cooperative LearningAction Plan for Teaching and Developing Cooperative Learning SkillsQuick Cooperative Learning Starter ActivitiesCooperative Learning - Common Social ProblemsCooperative Learning Peer Observation ProformaPupil Questionnaire