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Teamwork. What works in our classrooms. Teena Tobin Chris Emmi. Ideas. Literacy groups - Roles given to students ahead of time. Switching roles within the period - Forces the students to think from multiple perspectives. Using a teamwork rubric - Giving rubric to students in advance.
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Teamwork What works in our classrooms. Teena Tobin Chris Emmi
Ideas • Literacy groups - Roles given to students ahead of time. • Switching roles within the period - Forces the students to think from multiple perspectives. • Using a teamwork rubric - Giving rubric to students in advance.
Ideas cont. • Having students assess themselves on teamwork skills. • Teacher observes and assess how teams are interacting. • Having group members and parents sign a contract. Allows for choice in group members.
In Social Studies • Start with larger group and break down into pairs to create specific content. • Preview activities for each chapter set the stage for learning are done. • Model teamwork skills with the class.