Instructional Strategies That Foster Collaboration in the Classroom

1. Instructional Strategies That Foster Collaboration in the Classroom Study Group #1 Classroom Environment Domain Framework for Effective Teaching September 18, 2013

2. Forced Choice Four Corners: Formative Assessment Made Easy…

3. Why Collaboration?“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” Helen Keller • 21st Century Skills • Collaboration • Critical Thinking • Creativity • Communication

4. How We Learn… • We learn... • 10% of what we read; • 20% of what we see; • 30% of what we hear; • 50% of what we see and hear; • 70% of what is discussed with others; • 80% of what we experience personally; and • 95% of what we teach to someone else • --Ekwall and Shanker

5. Graffiti Placemat • Brainstorm with a pair/share partner • Things you currently do to foster collaboration in your classroom • Each participant lists two things • Center oval should include what lens of learning is addressed with collaborative instructional strategies?

6. Collaboration… • Increases student engagement • Deepens thinking skills • Builds curiosity and discovery • Creates opportunity for individual growth and development • Promotes good listening skills • Fosters a safe learning environment • Strengthens communication skills • Allows all learners to have access to the learning

7. Collaborative Classrooms • http://fw.to/oOxQ9QX

8. Save the Last Word… • In groups of 3… • List two V.I.P.’s that stood out for you in the film clip—on the front of the index card • On the back of your index card, identify the M.V.W. or most valuable word after the brief discussions are held

9. I Have, Who Has • A popular review strategy… • Student 1 reads from his/her playing card • The student whose card has the answer speaks and then reads the back of his/her card

10. Pair/Share and Think Pair/Share • Quick, easy formative assessment that fosters collaboration in the classroom!

11. Ticket out the Door! • Give One and Get One!