1. Cooperative Learning in the Classroom
COOPERATION
INTEGRATION
Jigsaw 101
Cooperative Learning in the Classroom
COMMUNICATION
TEAMWORK

2. What is Jigsaw A Cooperative Learning Strategy that
Teaches Concepts in Pieces, wherein
Students must learn their piece and then teach it to others. Meaning that
Students must learn for themselves and learn from each other because
All students are responsible for knowing about all pieces, given that
Yes, this is for a grade.

3. Four Stages of Jigsaw Stage 1: Introduction of the topic to the class
Stage 2: Focused Exploration
Stage 3: Reporting and Reshaping
Stage 4: Integration and Evaluation

4. Why JIGSAW? Makes Learning Efficient Encourages Listening
Engages Critical Thinking
Creates a Classroom of Teachers
Fosters Teamwork and shared responsibility
Provides Real Time Assessment

5. Jigsaw Learning is… Age Neutral Subject Neutral (mostly)
Student Centered
Collaborative and not Competitive
Interactive and Engaging
Foolproof* Cooperation by Design

6. What Students think of Jigsaw
You can usually get a lot more done in a shorter amount of time.
Each member of the group has something unique that he/she can contribute.
If I am clueless on something a partner may be an expert on it.
Students can relate to one another more easily than to a teacher
It makes the assignment or project more fun.

7. What Employers Want… What Jigsaw offers… "mastery of the subject area"
"ability to work in teams"
"written and oral communication skills”
"problem solving ability"
"ability to learn independently"
What Jigsaw offers…

8. We learn and retain 85% to 90% of the material that we teach others
BIG TAKE AWAY
We learn and retain 85% to 90% of the material that we teach others

9. Jigsaw in Action
Elementary Implementation
Observations
Modifications

10. Puzzles that Jigsaw can solve
The Dominate Student
The Slow Student
The Shy Student
The Gifted and Bored Student
The Competitive Student
The English Language Learner

11. Puzzles that Jigsaw Presents
I can’t cover all of my material
My students don't like or want to work in groups
Students will misbehave
My room is not set up for group learning
I don’t have enough class time
What about assessment?

12. More Puzzles, More Problems
People need to go at different speeds
People may not pull their weight
It isn’t fair
A concept may not be understood as well if a person doesn't have to figure it out
Hard to stay focused
My Expert was no good

13. Tips for Success Explain the task clearly to the students
Explain the objectives and relate it to prior knowledge
Explain the concepts and procedures needed and present examples if needed, and
Question the students for a general understanding