Kagan Basic Principles PIES By Julie Neuner Kagan

Kagan Basic Principles (PIES) By Julie Neuner

Kagan Cooperative Learning Basic Principals (PIES) Positive Interdependence Individual Accountability Equal Participation Simultaneous Interaction

Positive Interdependence Definition: “Positive interdependence refers to two distinct conditions that promote cooperation: 1) a positive correlation of outcomes, and 2) interdependence” (Kagan, 2009). Critical questions: � Positive Correlation: Are students on the same side? �Interdependence: Does the task require working together?

Individual Accountability �Individual – performance must be done without help. �Public – someone sees the performance. �Required – Performance is required. Critical question: Is individual, public performance required?

Equal Participation Definition: Equal participation is about taking turns; time allocation; thinking & writing time; rules & roles; and individual accountability. Critical question: � Is participation about equal?

Simultaneous Interaction Definition: Simultaneous interaction ensures all students are actively engaged in learning Critical question: � What percent of students are clearly interacting at once?

Timed Pair Share Question #1: Are students on the same side? Yes! Question #2: Does the task require working together? Yes! Question #3: Is individual, public performance required? Yes! Question #4: Is participation approximately equal? Yes! Equal Question #5: What percent of students are clearly interacting at once? 50%

Kagan Structures Support PIES Rally. Robin Timed Pair Share Numbered Heads Together “Cooperative learning structures… Organizes classroom instruction, is content free & repeatable, and implements PIES” (Kagan, 2009)

Summary Cooperative learning provides solutions for four crises in education: 1. The Achievement Crisis 2. The Race Relations Crisis 3. The Achievement Gap Crisis 4. The Social Skills Crisis (Kagan, 2009)

References: Kagan, S. The "P" and "I" of PIES: Powerful Principles for Success. San Clemente, CA: Kagan Publishing. Kagan Online Magazine, Fall/Winter 2011. Retrieved from http: //www. Kagan. Online. com Kagan, S. & Kagan, M. (2009). Kagan cooperative learning. San Clemente, CA: Kagan Publishing.