PQA Methods Workshop: Cooperative Learning

Interactive Environment Domain

Cooperative Learning – Do the youth in your program have opportunities to work together in groups, teaching and learning from each other? Cooperative learning is an excellent way to nurture youth leadership, build community, and keep things fun. This interactive workshop will equip participants with grouping strategies and ways to think about building cooperative learning into any program offering.

Cooperative Learning Using small groups to meet the social and intellectual needs of youth can result in productive and collaborative experiences.

Active Learning – Do you know the difference between active learning and “hands-on” learning? Giving youth materials is just the beginning. This interactive workshop introduces the “ingredients” of active learning, explains the role that active learning plays in the experiential learning cycle, and helps participants create more powerful learning opportunities for youth.

Meaningful content and adult support are key ingredients for creating an interesting and productive learning environment.

Reminders from the DCYF Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Team:

Virtual Workshops

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Some sessions may be recorded. If you have questions about recordings or confidentiality, please contact the TA/CB team.

If you’ve registered for a workshop but are no longer able to attend, please cancel your registration via Eventbrite, or notify the TA/CB team.

Participation

All workshops are designed to encourage collaboration, creativity, learning, and sharing. Please be mindful that workshops are interactive, and may include video, chat, or audio participation.

If you're unable to actively participate, let the facilitator know during the workshop.

We understand the many responsibilities you may have, and we strive to be flexible and accommodating. If you have questions about participation, please reach out to the TA/CB team.

Feedback

At the end of each workshop, you will receive a survey. We greatly appreciate any feedback you provide!

Questions

Please send any questions to ta@dcyf.org.

Thank you, and enjoy your workshop.