Cooperative Learning Models

1. Cooperative Learning Models

2. Basis of Cooperative Learning 1. Positive Interdependence 2. Face-to-Face Interaction 3. Individual & Group Accountability 4. Interpersonal & Small-Group Skills 5. Group Processing http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/intech/cooperativelearning.htm

3. Template • Planning • Design objectives • Plan size and composition of groups • Plan key elements and roles http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/lesson_images/lesson277/cooperative.pdf • Implementation • Explain the task • Identify roles and social skills • Monitor and provide feedback during group work • Ask each group to summarize • Evaluate • Assess group process

4. Graffiti Model • Prepare graffiti questions and decide on group number and composition • Distribute materials, one question per group • Groups go from “wall to wall” writing graffiti answering the questions • Return to the original question, summarize, make generalizations • Share information • Evaluate group process

5. Jigsaw Model • Introduce the jigsaw • Assign heterogeneous groups to expert and learning groups • Explain task and assemble expert groups • Allow expert group to process information • Experts teach in their learning group • Hold individuals accountable • Evaluate jigsaw process

6. Academic Controversy • Students prepare their positions • Students present and advocate their positions • Open discussion and rebuttals • Reverse positions • Synthesize and integrate the best evidence into a joint position • Present group synthesis • Group processing of the controversy and participation of members

7. Student Teams-Achievement Division (STAD) • Present new concept • Form teams for study and practice • Test students on newly learned material and provide scores for individuals and teams • Recognize winning teams