Cooperative Learning Flashcards
cooperative learning
strategy in which small groups with students of different skills and abilities must capitalise on one another’s resources in order to complete tasks collectively
not just sitting students in groups
effective cooperative learning
positive interdependence face to face interaction individual and group accountability interpersonal and group work skills group processing
cooperative learning benefits
improvements in student: academic achievement high order thinking development learning motivation intrinsic motivation retention of learning satisfaction with learning attitude to teacher resiliency social development
teacher role in cooperative learning
arrange groups icebreaker and team building teaching social skills directing considering roles checking for understanding monitoring intervening as required facilitating feedback on learning facilitating self-reflection (group processing, social skills) identifying difficulties reflecting on improving with minimal intervention assessing the environment increasing peer interactions encouraging student to share ideas
positive interdependence
group is in it together
each student’s effort is required and is essential for group success
each student has unique contribution essential for joint effort
face to face interaction
promote each other's success explaining how to solve problems teaching own knowledge to others checking for understanding discussing concepts connecting past learning
individual and group accountability
no hitchhiking or loafing
no logs or hogs
groups small (ideal 4)
randomly examine student from group (all students prepare to share)
observe individual contributions
assign roles
students to teach what they have learnt from someone else
interpersonal and group work skills
Social skills explicitly taught Leadership Decision making Trust building Communication Conflict management skills Encouraging others Disagreeing in a non-hurtful way Ignoring distractions Whole-body listening Being a good winner Being a good loser Taking turns Sharing materials Asking for help Coming to consensus Using quiet voices Staying on task
group processing
group effectiveness
progress on goal achievement
decision making (changes, improvements, helpful vs unhelpful group behaviour)
