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Establishing Rules and Expectations for Cooperative Group Work Herrell Chapter 29. Training in cooperative behaviors. Ready to work in groups. Assign task & increase complexity. In selecting a task, you must ask the following questions:
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Establishing Rules and Expectations for Cooperative Group WorkHerrell Chapter 29
Training in cooperative behaviors Ready to work in groups Assign task & increase complexity • In selecting a task, you must ask the following questions: • Will there be more than one way to solve the problem? • Will the students be interested in this activity? • Will this activity enable students to make contributions? • Will the students include multimedia? • Does the activity require a variety of skills and behaviors • Does it require reading and writing? • Is it challenging?
Steps for Establishing Rules and Expectations • Set and share expectations • Design the activity • Make the rules explicit • Design and explain the grading procedures • Provide access to resources and materials
Rules for Cooperative Script Writing • Respectful language • Each student writes dialogue for one character • One student serves as secretary • Group works together to decide on props • Students work cooperatively to create the props • Work together to practice script • Help each other to make dialogue look real • No put downs allowed