Co-operative Learning in Second Language Teaching

1. Co-operative Learning in Second Language Teaching

2. Learning and Teaching – the national perspective National quality indicators used in school inspections by Education Scotland • Pupils are motivated and eager participants in their learning. • Teachers create a stimulating learning climate using skilful and well- paced learning and teaching approaches. • Teachers develop learners’ abilities to be curious and creative and think critically. • Our teaching fully involves learners and encourages them to express views and ask questions.

3. Learning and Teaching – the national perspective A focus on learning which promotes young people’s sense of purpose and motivation to learn. Characteristics of this learning include: • learning independently • taking responsibility for learning • active learning and collaborative learning • applying learning and skills development. • Staff take ownership of professional learning, including reflection on practice as an individual and with others • Staff are aware of the impact of their professional learning on their work and the experiences of learners.

4. Learning and Teaching – the local perspective Co-operative learning – active and collaborative • Approximately 900 teachers have taken part in a 4 day co-operative learning academy. • We have an additional 180 co-operative “masters” who have taken part in the basic academy • They lead training in their own schools and introductory training across Edinburgh. • All Languages professional learning and resource development is based on active and collaborative approaches.

5. Positive interdependence

6. Individual accountability

7. Face to face interaction

8. Interpersonal skills

9. Group processing

10. Form a circle around the room in order of your birthdays.

11. Form a rainbow group.

12. In your groups, tell each person… Your name Your school and partner school. What you’ve enjoyed most about the project.

13. Social skill Use gracias and por favor plus the person’s name throughout the activity!

14. Positive interdependence • Individual accountability • Face to face interaction • Interpersonal skills • Group processing