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COOPERATIVE LEARNING - Coggle Diagram
COOPERATIVE LEARNING
Cooperative learning is an instructional method that involves placing learners in small groups with the intention of optimizing their individual and collective learning.
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cooperative learning helps promote social interactions as students work together in groups they learn to communicate effectively and resolve conflicts among them .
cooperative learning can help build up a students self confidence as they are able to discover there leadership abilities and get over there fear of being ridiculed which helps grow there confidence
When students work together in cooperative learning groups, it enhances their social interaction skills and allows them to develop collaborative skills.
When your cooperative learning lessons are planned out efficiently, they allow for the development of decision-making skills in learners.
Positive interdependence is the value created in working together that allows individuals and collective learning outcomes to be fostered through collaboration.
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Formal cooperative learning is when learners work together for one or several class sessions to realize shared goals and jointly complete defined tasks and assignments.
Informal cooperative learning is a cooperative learning method where groups student groups collaborate temporarily. The ad-hoc groups that may last only a few minutes, one discussion or class session.
Cooperative base groups are long-term learner groups that may last for at least a semester or a year. They focus on establishing member support, assistance, encouragement, and guidance through academic and skill development as required.
This method of cooperative learning combines all three methods discussed above. As a teacher, you may establish different groups in the classroom depending on the specific tasks and the assignments.
KEY ELEMENTS OF COOPERATIVE LEARNING - positive interdependence - individual and group accountability
- promotive interaction
- interpersonal and small group skills - group processing -
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Pair share strategy
This collaborative learning strategy requires that learners discuss concepts, topics, or questions with their “elbow” partner and then share with the whole class.
Quads Strategy
Quads are groups of four students. The strategy allows four diverse learners to share diverse thoughts, and grow their decision-making skills while enhancing their socialization.
Mixed Skills Grouping Strategy
The mixed skills strategy involves grouping learners of differing intellectual abilities and educating them at the same pace in the same learning environment.
Reciprocal Teaching
Reciprocal Teaching is a cooperative learning technique where students take on the role of teacher in small groups to guide their peers through a text or concept.
Round Robin Brainstorming
Round Robin Brainstorming is a technique where students take turns contributing ideas within a group. It ensures that all voices are heard and that group creativity is maximized.
The teachers role in cooperative learning is to help learners be on track with the task.
The students are able to build there interpersonal skills and teamworking skills through cooperative learning