Kagan Co-operative Learning A Miracle of Active Engagement Ministry of Education Hawalli Educational Zone Kagan Co-operative Learning A Miracle of Active Engagement Presented by : H.O.D: Mariam Al Najjar Supervised by: Mrs. Germeen Gendia

* What is cooperative learning? * What is Kagan cooperative learning? * Why do we need to use K.C.L in our educational system. * What are Kagan structures? *What are the benefits to use Kagan cooperative learning? * Kagan Structures implement the PIES principles.

Collaborative learning Task 1 Collaborative learning Cooperative Learning Products are co-constructed. Focus on individual goals within group goals. The individual constructs learning. Learning is co instructed, challenged, modified, agreed, shared understanding. Roles/ responsibilities are pre defined/ imposed. Roles/ responsibilities are negotiated/ agreed. Focus on group goals. Focus more on individual achievement . Focus more on collective achievement . Learning is co instructed, challenged, modified, agreed, shared understanding . Products consists of individual contribution . Process is fluid, responsive and adaptive.

Collaborative learning Cooperative Learning Focus on group goals Focus on individual goals within group goals Learning is co instructed, challenged, modified, agreed, shared understanding The individual constructs learning Products are co-constructed Products consists of individual contribution Process is fluid, responsive and adaptive Process is clean and defined Roles/ responsibilities are negotiated/ agreed Roles/ responsibilities are pre defined/ imposed Focus more on collective achievement Focus more on individual achievement

Task 2

Task 2 Creative teacher Traditional teacher Information giver. Teacher- centered Passive Active Facilitator Student Centered Stress the “ what” of learning using memory work, question and answer methods Uses fixed methodology, confined in the four walls of the class room Utilizes conditioning to reward learning Emphasizes the intrinsic benefits of learning Uses variety of methods in teaching and explores different avenues of learning Emphasizes the “ why” and the “ how” learning, encouraging students to do investigatory and exploratory work

Creative teacher Traditional teacher Facilitator Information giver Active Passive Student Centered Teacher- centered Emphasizes the “ why” and the “ how” learning, encouraging students to do investigatory and exploratory work Stress the “ what” of learning using memory work, question and answer methods Uses variety of methods in teaching and explores different avenues of learning Uses fixed methodology, confined in the four walls of the class room Emphasizes the intrinsic benefits of learning Utilizes conditioning to reward learning

  Kagan Cooperative Learning has been the most heavily cooperative learning innovation of all time.

K.C.L is a teaching strategy raised by Dr. Spencer Kagan. Presenter Internationally acclaimed researcher Author of over 100 books Full professor of psychology The founder of the concept of K. structures

 What are K.C structures??

“Dr. Spencer Kagan believes that it is not what you have to teach, but how you teach it. He calls this Kagan Structures.” promote cooperation and communication in the classroom boost students' confidence Retain their interest in classroom interaction.

Increasing the amount of time pupils spend on task Students are all actively engaged in learning. Minimize the opportunity for pupils to become distracted or disruptive Give pupils the skills to work with others and learn independently of the teacher. Teach pupils skills, interaction with others, turn talking, listening to others’ views and sharing information

What are K.C.L structures in alignment with?

Kagan's Structures are in alignment with: Cooperative Learning Multiple Intelligences Theory Behavior Theory Brain-Based Learning Transference Theory Generic Kagan's Structures are in alignment with: Set of techniques for organizing content. content free

K. Structures are: The way students participate How students interact like games, easy-to-learn and easy-to-play The way students participate How students interact How students treat each other Student engagement and cooperation

#1 In pairs, students alternate generating brief oral responses Examples: •Asking pupils to work in pairs: 1- Partner A reads his specified reading paragraph and then asks Partner B a comprehension question. 2- Partner B answers, if correct partner B praises , Good Listening. If incorrect, Partner A offers help. Then they switch roles.

#3 In pairs, students share with a partner for a predetermined time while the partner listens. Then partners switch roles. Examples: 1- At the beginning of each unit, teachers may divide the whole class into two groups. 2- One group will get involved into a o discussion about the topic, e.g: What do you predict this unit will be about? They generate ideas of their own. Each one should participate with words, phrases or sentences. 3- The other group listens attentively then they switch roles.

#3 In teams, students take turns responding orally and written. Examples: 1- When teachers revise pre-taught vocabulary, they can use this technique. 2- Pupils are divided into number of circles. Each circle has a leader. 3- One participant respond to the teacher’s question either orally or written ( Ideas, phrases, sentences). 4- Each pupil in the circle should participate with a single idea either orally or written. 5- Each leader shares his group’s ideas with the other groups.

#4 Partners take turns, one solving a problem while the other coaches. Then partners switch roles. It is used in ( grammar, vocabulary and comprehension) Examples: 1- It is a problem solving technique or a young teacher one. 2- In pairs, one student is a “ solver” and the other is a “ coach”. 3- They switch roles.

#5 Students stand up, put their hand up and quickly find a partner with whom to share or discuss. 1- This structure is perfect for class building, processing and reviewing information, energizing the class, forming random pairs or teams, lesson starts or wraps. 2- It is a kind of “ Whole Brain Teaching”

1. All students stand up and put their hands up. 2. Students mingle, mix, practiced meeting and greeting, and find a partner. 3. Students sit and put their hands down. 4. Teacher assigns and defines the task. 5. Students are given “think time.” 6. Pairs of students complete the task.

Task 3

"Which Kagan Structure should I use first and Where do I begin?" Task 4 "Which Kagan Structure should I use first and Where do I begin?" 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

"Which Kagan Structure should I use first and Where do I begin?" 1. RallyRobin 2. Timed Pair Share 3. RoundRobin 4. RallyCoach 5. Stand Up, Hand Up Pair Up

What are the positive outcomes from Kagan Structures? Task 5 What are the positive outcomes from Kagan Structures?

Schools Teachers Students

Schools Teachers Students Improved Outcomes Content-Free Engaging All Teachers Benefit Easy to Implement Brain Compatible Not Test Dependent Little or No Prep Time Learner Centered Improved Communication and Sharing Ongoing, Authentic Assessment Delivering an Embedded Curriculum Transformed Staff Meetings Not One More Program Real-Life Transfer Breaking the Replacement Cycle Making the Impossible Possible Workplace Competencies Sustained Implementation Distributed Practice Respect Basic Principles ( PIES)

What is “ PIES” concepts that summarizes Kagan Structures?

(P) positive interdependence (E) equal participation PIES (P) positive interdependence (S) simultaneous interaction. (E) equal participation (I) individual accountability

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