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Cooperative Learning (CL) Simplified - Coggle Diagram
Cooperative Learning (CL) Simplified
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Tenants of Cooperative Learning
Groups should be carefully planned and structured
Can be done with any grade level or subject area
Encompasses a range of classroom objectives
Can be adapted to differentiation
Pros and Cons of Cooperative Learning
Pros
Higher student achievement
Students enjoy socializing
Gives students responsibility
Facilitates differentiation, individualization, and intensification
Often provides intrinsic rewards
Cons
Difficult to release the role of learning
Difficult to manage noise levels
Performance often relies on teammates
Difficult to resolve conflict
Difficult to assess learning
Examples of Student Roles
Organizer (provides structure)
Recorder (writes down important information)
Encourager (models and enforces social skills)
Summarizer (restates conclusions or answers)
Team facilitator (moderates and ensures participation)
Implementation Considerations
Grouping can and should vary largely
Needs to be accompanied by an effective classroom management plan
Every student needs to contribute for it to be effective
Assessments should be connected to individual and group grades
Strategies for Student Success
Grouping should be based on specific lesson goals and objectives
The amount of CL for a new teacher should start small and grow
Students should be given more autonomy over time
Team norms should be established
Needs to be practiced alongside evidence-based practices