The Disadvantages of Tracking and Ability Grouping: A Look at Cooperative Learning as an Alternative. A Series of Solutions and Strategies. Number 5.

Autor/inn/en	Crosby, Margaree S.; Owens, Emma M.
Institution	National Dropout Prevention Center, Clemson, SC.
Titel	The Disadvantages of Tracking and Ability Grouping: A Look at Cooperative Learning as an Alternative. A Series of Solutions and Strategies. Number 5.
Quelle	(1993), (9 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
Schlagwörter	Ability Grouping; Academic Achievement; Alternative Assessment; Black Students; Cooperative Learning; Dropout Prevention; Dropout Research; Educational Discrimination; Educational Practices; Educational Research; Elementary Secondary Education; Grouping (Instructional Purposes); Hispanic Americans; Minority Group Children; Nontraditional Education; Student Placement; Track System (Education) + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Homogene Gruppierung; Niveaugruppierung; Streaming; Schulleistung; Kooperatives Lernen; Bildungspraxis; Bildungsforschung; Pädagogische Forschung; Grouping; Gruppenbildung; Hispanic; Hispanoamerikaner; Non-traditional education; Alternative Erziehung; Schülerpraktikum; Leistungsgruppe; Leistungsdifferenzierung
Abstract	Educational practices in tracking and ability grouping are reviewed, and it is suggested that cooperative learning strategies are effective alternatives for students who need preparation for the challenges of citizenship in the future. Research studies have given rise to many criticisms of tracking, particularly as it relates to minorities, although some educators continue to believe that it has beneficial effects. Educational research has indicated that cooperative learning may have important benefits for African American and Hispanic students. It builds on the social instincts of children as they work toward academic and social skills objectives. The controversy over tracking and ability grouping remains unresolved, but the practice continues to be widely implemented. Cooperative learning appears to be a viable alternative, which may eventually eliminate interest in tracking and ability grouping. Many educators will need professional development to become proficient in cooperative learning processes. (SLD)
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2004/1/01