1. INQUIRING TOGETHER, LEARNING TOGETHER Yael Sharan

2. COOPERATIVE LEARNING Diverse methods & models Groups work towards common goal Interdependence Helping Behaviours Product or solution

3. The many facets of Cooperative Learning What do you see and hear? When does group work make sense? How does CL affect teachers? Why does CL spread worldwide?

4. What do CL methods/models have in common? An assignment specifically designed - so all can contribute (PI) to enable mutually helpful behaviour to ensure individual accountability with clear criteria for evaluation

5. Group Investigation The investigation of a multi-faceted topic that generates many questions

6. INQUIRY LEARNING PROMOTES: Synergy in cooperative settings positive interdependence Group members learn from each other High level thinking Positive views of other people/views Self-esteem General social skills

7. Components of Group Investigation Investigation Interaction Interpretation Intrinsic motivation

8. #1 - Investigation Challenging, multi-faceted, real problem Class = inquiring community and a community of inquirers Ss search for answers and construct knowledge

9. #2 - Interaction Interaction at each stage of the investigation Ss inspire, teach, learn from, assist, critique, disagree with each other Ts help Ss acquire communication skills

10. #3 - Interpretation Ss exchange, analyze, evaluate, synthesize their collated information and ideas Group members negotiate answers to their questions

11. #4 – Intrinsic Motivation Ss make individual and joint choices and decisions Ss have greater control, responsibility over learning Ss feel more ownership Interaction promotes motivation