1. Gennifer Tesar October 23, 2012

2. Objectives  The learner will be able to give a clear definition of what cooperative learning is.  The learner will know the advantages and disadvantages of using cooperative learning in the classroom.  The learner will learn how to manage a classroom while effectively implementing cooperative learning into the classroom.  The learner will know different ways in which to assess a student when using cooperative learning.

3. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBoWNIfgJs4 A little bit about it….

4. So what is cooperative learning? Structuring classes around small groups that work together in such a way that each group member’s success is dependent on the group’s success. (Rebecca Teed)

5. How are students involved… 1. Common tasks/learning activities 2. Small groups 3.Interdependent activities 4. Individually accountable or responsible (http://www.learningguide.org/cooperativelearning.htm(http://www.learningguide.org/cooperativelearning.htm)

6. QUESTION TIME!!!!! What is cooperative learning? How are students involved?

7. Management 1) Have a culture of listening within the classroom as well as providing clear directions. 2) Being an effective leader. 3) Teaching necessary skills 4) Respond to behavioral problems right away http://www.calstatela.edu/faculty/jshindl/cm/Chapter12CooperativeLearning- final.htm

8. 4 Advantages 1.Self esteem of students is increased. 2.Develop oral communication skills 3.Academic achievement 4.Satisfaction of students (http://isites.harvard.edu/fs/docs/icb.topic100038.files/Microsoft_Word_- _Cooperative_Learning_Notes.pdf(http://isites.harvard.edu/fs/docs/icb.topic100038.files/Microsoft_Word_- _Cooperative_Learning_Notes.pdf)

9. 4 Disadvantages 1. Groups can be dysfunctional 2.Teacher control can be lost 3.More work for the teacher 4.Can be inefficient (http://isites.harvard.edu/fs/docs/icb.topic100038.files/Microsoft_Word_- _Cooperative_Learning_Notes.pdf)http://isites.harvard.edu/fs/docs/icb.topic100038.files/Microsoft_Word_- _Cooperative_Learning_Notes.pdf

10. More questions!! Yeah!! What are some advantages and disadvantages of using cooperative learning? How do you manage the classroom?

11. Assessment… Formative assessment activities are used to provide feedback, evaluating learning progress in order to motivate students to higher levels. Summative assessment activities are used to judge final products for completion, competency and/or demonstrated improvement. http://serc.carleton.edu/introgeo/cooperative/assess.html

12. Examples of cooperative learning in the classroom! 1. Jigsaw Classroom 5. Think-Pair-Share 4. Three Step Interview 3. Round Robin Brainstorming 2. Numbered Heads Together

13. Yes, it’s that time again…more questions!!! How do you assess cooperative learning? What are some examples of cooperative learning?

14. ACTIVITY TIME

15. Objectives  The learner will be able to give a clear definition of what cooperative learning is.  The learner will know the advantages and disadvantages of using cooperative learning in the classroom.  The learner will learn how to manage classroom while effectively implementing cooperative learning into the classroom.  The learner will know different ways in which to assess a student when using cooperative learning

16. Adsit, K.I., (2002). Cooperative Learning. Retrieved from: http://www.utc.edu/Administration/WalkerTeachingResourceCenter/Fac yDevelopment/CooperativeLearning/index.html http://www.utc.edu/Administration/WalkerTeachingResourceCenter/Fac yDevelopment/CooperativeLearning/index.html (2010). Assessment of Cooperative Learning. Retrieved from: http://serc.carleton.edu/introgeo/cooperative/assess.html http://serc.carleton.edu/introgeo/cooperative/assess.html Balkcom, S. (1992). Cooperative Learning. Retrieved from: http://www2.ed.gov/pubs/OR/ConsumerGuides/cooplear.html http://www2.ed.gov/pubs/OR/ConsumerGuides/cooplear.html Cofer, K. Social Skills & Community Building. Retrieved from: http://w4.nkcsd.k12.mo.us/~kcofer/social_cooperative_structures.htm http://w4.nkcsd.k12.mo.us/~kcofer/social_cooperative_structures.htm (2009). Cooperative Learning. Retrieved from: http://www.learningguide.org/cooperativelearning.htm http://www.learningguide.org/cooperativelearning.htm Shindler, J. (2009). Effectively Managing the Cooperative Classroom. Retrieved from: http://www.calstatela.edu/faculty/jshindl/cm/Chapter12CooperativeLearnng final.htm http://www.calstatela.edu/faculty/jshindl/cm/Chapter12CooperativeLearnng final.htm Teed, R., McDaris, J., Roseth, C. (2012). Cooperative Learning. Retrieved from: http://serc.carleton.edu/introgeo/cooperative/index.html http://serc.carleton.edu/introgeo/cooperative/index.html Why Cooperative Learning? Retrieved from: http://isites.harvard.edu/fs/docs/icb.topic100038.files/Microsoft_Word_- Cooperative_Learning_Notes.pdf http://isites.harvard.edu/fs/docs/icb.topic100038.files/Microsoft_Word_- References