Cooperative Learning

what is it?

instructional strategy in which small groups of students work together on a common task

5 basic elements to be successful

Group behaviors

Individual and group accountability

Face-to-face interaction

Positive interdependence

Group processing

characteristics

It is no longer the sole responsibility of the teacher.

The responsability is of everyone.

It helps to engage in thoughtful discourse and examine different perspectives

It increases students' self-esteem, motivation, and empathy.

Challenges: releasing the control of learning, managing noise levels, resolving conflicts, and assessing student learning.

importance

higher group and individual achievement

healthier relationships with peers

more metacognition

greater psychological health and self-esteem

student discussion

active learning

student confidence and motivation

skills necessary to be a "team player" - verbalizing and justifying ideas, handling conflicts, collaborating, building consensus, and disagreeing politely

interpersonal skills

Starting

  1. Instruction
  1. Assessment
  1. Student Roles
  1. Preparation

Establish groups using a variety of criteria (social skills, academic skills, student interests, and instructional objectives).
Teachers should model positive interpersonal skills, have students practice the skills, and encourage the students to reflect on how effectively they are performing the skills.

Instruction should be based on solid content, with grouping used to enhance and customize student learning.
Take into account student roles.

Assess both group and individual accountability.
Discuss the interpersonal skills that influence their effectiveness in working together.
The whole class benefits from the range of ideas from each group.

click to edit

Organizer

Recorder

Checker

Questioner

Assessor

Encourager

Summarizer

Spokesperson

Timekeeper

Team facilitator

Elaborator

Research runner

Cooperative VS Traditional Learning

Responsibility

Leadership

Accountability

Interdependece

Social Skills

Teacher Involvement

Group Evaluation