A two day course that focuses on enhancing student engagement through collaborative and cooperative learning strategies. The course examines the link between 21st century skill development such as collaboration, communication, self-management, shared decision making etc. and learning experiences in the classroom. Course content: 1. What are the skills that a learner needs to develop to be prepared for the challenges of the 21st century. 2. Why is collaboration essential for effective learning? 3. Which advances in modern neuroscience underpin the need for social learning 4. Cooperative learning strategies that work 5. How to plan for and effectively implement cooperative learning strategies