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EPISODE · Jan 25, 2026 · 22 MIN

45. Teaching Strategies for Cooperative Learning in the Classroom

from Next Chapter for Teachers Podcast · host Erin Sponaugle

Getting students to work together through group work and collaborative learning experiences can add a lot of engagement and joy to your classroom environment. However, that doesn't mean you won't have to clear some hurdles regarding behavior, noise levels, and participation first. In this episode, you will learn why cooperative learning experiences are essential to learning and how to overcome the obstacles to getting your class to work together in small groups so they can learn from one another.Resources mentioned in the episode to help you create effective cooperative learning experiences in the classroom - for any subject and grade level: Group Work Roles Cards, Slides, and RubricsVoice Level Posters for Classroom ManagementBehavior Management Stop Sign CardsHave a question or idea for a future episode on teacher burnout or classroom management? Want to be a guest interview? Send me a text - I'd love to hear from you!Support the showWatch my TEDx talk on teacher resilience and burnout here. Get your copy of Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching at www.erinsponaugle.com/book. Download the Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout!  SUBSCRIBE to Next Chapter for Teachers on YouTube!Download The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over! For more resources on classroom management, time management, and  teacher burnout, visit www.erinsponaugle.com.Find more upper elementary classroom resources by visiting Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers. InstagramFacebookPinterest

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