Chapter 10 Cooperative Learning

Learner Outcomes for Cooperative Learning (Figure 10.1)

Check, Extend, Explore Overview of Cooperative Learning What are the key characteristics of cooperative learning? How do these differ from other models of teaching? What are the six phases of a cooperative learning lesson? What are the major learner outcomes for cooperative learning? What type of learning environment works best for cooperative learning?

Theoretical and Empirical Support Concept of the Democratic Classroom Intergroup Relations Experiential Learning The Effects of Cooperative Learning Effects on Cooperative Behavior Effects on Tolerance for Diversity Effects on Academic Achievement

Check, Extend, Explore Theoretical and Empirical Support What philosophical and theoretical contribution did John Dewey and Gordon Allport make to the development of cooperative learning? Why are ideas from experiential learning important to cooperative learning?

Check, Extend, Explore Theoretical and Empirical Support (cont.) How strong is the empirical support for cooperative learning? On what effects of cooperative learning do researchers seem to agree? Disagree?

Planning and Conducting Cooperative Learning Lessons Planning for Cooperative Learning Choose an Approach Student Teams Achievement Divisions Jigsaw Group Investigation The Structural Approach Think-Pair-Share Numbered Heads Together Choose Appropriate Content

Planning and Conducting Cooperative Learning Lessons (cont.) Form Student Teams Develop Materials Plan for Orienting Students to Tasks and Roles Plan for the Use of Time and Space Cluster Seating Arrangement Swing Seating Arrangement

Planning and Conducting Cooperative Learning Lessons (cont.) Clarify Aims and Establish Set Present Information Verbally on in Text Organize Students in Study Teams Assist Team Work and Study Adapting Cooperative Learning Lessons for Diverse Learners

Jigsaw-Teams (Figure 10.2)

Think-Pair-Share (Figure 10.3)

Four- and Six-Cluster Seating Arrangements (Figure 10.4)

The Swing Seating Arrangement (Figure 10.5)

Check, Extend, Explore Planning and Conducting Cooperative Learning Lessons What are the major planning tasks associated with cooperative learning lessons? How does planning for cooperative learning lessons differ from planning for direct instruction?

Check, Extend, Explore Planning and Conducting Cooperative Learning Lessons (cont.) What factors should teachers consider when choosing a particular cooperative learning approach? When choosing how to form learning groups? What are the six phases of a cooperative learning lesson? What kinds of teacher behaviors are associated with each phase?

Check, Extend, Explore Planning and Conducting Cooperative Learning Lessons (cont.) How does the teacher’s role in cooperative learning differ from the role in direct instruction?

Managing the Learning Environment Help with Transitions Teach Cooperation Task Interdependence Social Skills Sharing Skills Participation Skills Communication Skills Group Skills Team Building Teaching Social and Group Skills

Check, Extend, Explore Managing the Learning Environment What are the key features of the cooperative learning environment? What steps can teachers take to help students make a smooth transition from large groups to small groups? Name the important social and group skills required of students if they are to work together effectively.

Assessment and Evaluation Test Academic Learning Assess Cooperation Grade Cooperative Learning Recognizing Cooperative Effort

Scoring Procedures for STAD and Jigsaw (Figure 10.6)

Quiz Score Sheet for STAD and Jigsaw (Figure 10.7)

Rubric for Cooperation and Collaboration (Figure 10.8)

Check, Extend, Explore Assessment and Evaluation What factors should teachers consider when thinking about how to assess student achievement in cooperative learning?