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Textbox. 3 Guidelines for Cooperative Learning. Organizing groups based on ability levels should be done sparingly . Homogenous Grouping Vs. Heterogeneous. 2. Cooperative groups should be kept rather small in size .
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3 Guidelines for Cooperative Learning • Organizing groups based on ability levels should be done sparingly. • Homogenous Grouping Vs. • Heterogeneous
3. Cooperative learning should be applied consistently and systematically, but not overused. • Misused: tasks given to group are not well structured • Overused: students not given enough time for independent practice
Using a Variety of Criteria for Grouping Student • Ideas for grouping: • Alpha • Computer numbers • Colors • Deck of cards
… in conclusion Of all classroom grouping strategies, cooperative learning may be the most flexible and powerful. As the examples in this chapter illustrate, teachers can use cooperative learning in a variety of ways in many different situations.