<p><b>Sabrina Winkleman, M.Ed.</b> (she/her), is the author of <i>50 Strategies for Cooperative Learning</i> and leads Toward Transformation LLC, an organization dedicated to holistic learning and development in service of transformative individual and organizational change. She specializes in nervous system care through mind-body coaching and transformative social and emotional learning (tSEL). Winkleman is a national speaker and professional learning facilitator for equitable whole child and adult policy, research, and practice. Her work in education spans nearly two decades, from being a classroom teacher for nearly a decade to working as an instructional specialist and a social and emotional learning (SEL) specialist at district and state levels. Most recently, Winkleman was the SEL Specialist for the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Center at the Minnesota Department of Education. Winkleman holds a Master of Education from the College of St. Scholastica with a focus on culturally responsive practice and adult transformative SEL. </p><br>
Empower your students to become active participants in their learning journey! This guide includes easy-to-implement strategies for fostering an academically engaging and emotionally supportive learning environment where every student can thrive.
Whether you're a new or seasoned educator, 50 Strategies for Cooperative Learning will help transform your classroom into an interactive environment where collaboration flourishes and academic success becomes a shared achievement.
Adaptable across grade levels and subject areas, strategies are organized into five chapters designed to develop social and emotional skills alongside academic growth:
-Strengthening Self-Awareness to Cultivate Identity: Give learners a safe space to recognize and embrace the unique strengths and values that make them who they are.
-Strengthening Self-Management to Cultivate Agency: Equip students with the tools to take charge of their academic journey to better navigate challenges and achieve their fullest potential.
-Strengthening Social Awareness to Cultivate Belonging: Create a culture of inclusivity in your classroom with actionable strategies that nurture a sense of connection and social awareness among students.
-Strengthening Relationship Skills to Cultivate Collaborative Problem-Solving: Develop essential communication and relationship skills by teaching the value of solving problems as a team.
-Strengthening Responsible Decision-Making to Cultivate Curiosity: Explore techniques that promote critical thinking skills and empower students to be their most thoughtful, curious selves in school and beyond.