Description
The Course
This self‑paced online course supports teachers in building effective, meaningful group work in their classrooms. It clarifies key concepts around collaboration and teamwork in education and guides educators through a practical, step‑by‑step path—from preparation, to discussion‑based collaboration, to productive, task‑based group work.
Participants will explore how to prepare students for group work, foster a collaborative classroom atmosphere, and gradually introduce low‑stakes cooperation activities before moving on to discussion strategies and product‑oriented tasks. The course presents a wide range of classroom‑tested activities, including team‑building exercises, discussion protocols, task‑based learning, and structured group roles.
Activities vary in length, complexity, and format, making them suitable for different age groups, subjects, and learning contexts. Teachers will be able to adapt the strategies easily to their own classroom needs and learning objectives, while supporting student accountability, communication, and shared responsibility.
No prior knowledge is required to follow the course.
General Info
The course is accessible to teachers of all subjects and levels and requires only basic digital skills.
Participants can decide how much time to dedicate to learning and when to study during the day.
Completing the course takes approximately 3 hours.
Each activity can be completed by reading short texts, watching videos, or completing brief self‑reflection or summary tasks. Activities can be taken in any order, though following the proposed sequence is recommended for the best learning experience.
There are no compulsory activities and no final exam. However, all materials are strongly recommended to gain a complete understanding of collaborative group work.
Once all activities are completed, participants will be able to download a course certificate.
