COOPERATIVE LEARNING

COOPERATIVE LEARNING

DefinitionA model that requires student cooperation and interdependence in its task, goal, and reward structures3 STRUCTURESTASK STRUCTURES- Involve the way lessons are organized and the kind of work students are asked to do.3 STRUCTURESGOAL STRUCTURESIt refers to the amount of interdependence required of students as they perform their work. Individualistic Competitive Cooperative3 STRUCTURESREWARD STRUCTURE Individualistic Reward Structure- Exist when a reward can be achieved from what anyone else does Competitive Reward Structure- Are those for which rewards are obtained for individual effort in comparison to othersLEARNER OUTCOMES FOR COOPERATIVE LEARNINGCooperative LearningAcademic AchievementTolerance and Acceptance of diversitySocial SkillsFEATURES OF COOPERATIVE LEARNING Students work in teams to master learning goals Teams are made up of high, average, and low achieving students Teams include a racial, cultural and gender mix Reward systems are oriented to the group as well as the individual.ADVANTAGES OF COOPERATIVE LEARNING Interdependent relationship is strengthened and reinforced when group cooperation is rewarded Group work develop friendliness, willingness to assist and the more worthwhile value of caring and sharing The group members gain skills of cooperation and collaboration through experienceADVANTAGES OF COOPERATIVE LEARNING Cooperation in groups promotes maximum generation and exchange of ideas, tolerance and respect for other peoples points of view Cooperative learning groups exhibit less competitive behavior compared to whole-class teaching classroomGUIDELINES Heterogeneous grouping Students exhibit necessary social skills to work cooperatively with the group Provide adequate learning tools Encourage students to assume responsibility for individual and group learning by offering rewards Make sure group understands the goals, procedures, tasks and methods of evaluation.DIFFERENT STRATEGIESROUND ROBIN- Each student in turn shares something with his or her team mates

DIFFERENT STRATEGIESCORNERS- Each student moves to a corner of the room representing a teacher determined alternatives.DIFFERENT STRATEGIESMATCH MINE- Students attempt to match the arrangement of object on a grid of another student using oral communication only.DIFFERENT STRATEGIESNUMBERED HEADS TOGETHER- The teacher asks a question, students consult to make sure everyone knows the answer, then one student is called upon to answer.DIFFERENT STRATEGIESPRAISE CHECK- Students work in pairs within groups of four. Within pair students alternate one solves a problem while the other coaches. After every two problems the pair checks to see if they have the same answers as the other pair.DIFFERENT STRATEGIESTHREE-STEP INTERVIEW- Students interview each other in pairs, first one way, then the other. Students each share with the group information they learned in the interviewDIFFERENT STRATEGIESTHINK-PAIR-SHARE- Students think to themselves on a topic provided by the teacher, they pair up with another student to discuss it, then they share their thoughts with the classDIFFERENT STRATEGIESROUNDTABLE- Each student in turn writes one answer as a paper and a pencil are passed around the group.DIFFERENT STRATEGIESINSIDE-OUTSIDE CIRCLE- Students stand in pairs in two concentric circles. The inside circle faces out; the outside circle faces in. Students use flash cards or respond to teacher questions as they rotate to each new partner.DIFFERENT STRATEGIESPARTNERS- Students work in pairs to create a master content. They consult with partners from other teams. Then they share their products or understanding with the other partner in their team.DIFFERENT STRATEGIESCO-OP CO-OP- Students work in groups to produce a particular group product to share with the whole class; each student makes a particular contribution to the group..