Looking closer Chapter 7 Cooperative Learning Cooperative Learning

Cooperative Learning l l l Positive interdependence Face-to-face interaction Individual and group accountability Interpersonal

Research and Theory Cooperative Learning l Five Defining Elements l Positive Interdependence (sense of

Research and Theory Cooperative Learning l Three generalizations: l Cooperative learning should be applied

Classroom Practice Cooperative Learning l Using a variety of criteria (birth date, height, counting

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Looking closer. . . Chapter 7 Cooperative Learning

Cooperative Learning l l l Positive interdependence Face-to-face interaction Individual and group accountability Interpersonal and small group skills Group processing

Research and Theory Cooperative Learning l Five Defining Elements l Positive Interdependence (sense of ownership) l Face-to-face interaction (helping each other learn) l Individual and group accountability (everyone contributes) l Interpersonal and small group skills (communication, trust, leadership, decision making skills, and practice conflict resolution) l Group processing (team reflection-how well did we work as a team? )

Research and Theory Cooperative Learning l Three generalizations: l Cooperative learning should be applied consistently and systematically, but not overused. l Cooperative groups should be kept rather small in size. l Organizing groups based on ability levels should be done sparingly.

Classroom Practice Cooperative Learning l Using a variety of criteria (birth date, height, counting off) l Informal (pair-share, turn to your neighbor) formal (individual work contribution) and base groups (long-term) l Managing group size (smaller is better) l Combining cooperative learning with other classroom structures (don’t overuse)