Cooperative Learning Explain meeting clocks and have them set the appointments

Using your 12:00 appointments: 1. What is cooperative learning? 2. What should I remember when I use cooperative learning? With your 8:00 appointment: 1. How do I implement this strategy in my room? (to activate prior knowledge) Use “Meeting Clocks” to discuss these items. 12:00 (What is it? What should I remember?) 8:00 (How do I implement?)

What is cooperative learning? Let them share what they came up with!

Definition Cooperative learning is actually a generic term that refers to numerous methods for grouping students. (??for elementary primarily…) Cooperative Learning groups are NOT the same as ability grouping!

5 Elements of Cooperative Learning: Positive interdependence * a sense of sink or swim together Face-to-face promotive interaction *helping each other learn, applauding success and efforts Individual and group accountability *each of us has to contribute to the group achieving its goals Information from: Classroom Instruction That Works (Robert Marzano, Debra Pickering, Jane Pollock)

Interpersonal and small group skills *communication, trust, leadership, decision making, and conflict resolution Group processing * reflecting on how well the team is functioning and how to function even better

P positive interdependence I individual accountability P.I.E.S. P positive interdependence I individual accountability E equal participation S simultaneous interaction Quiz, Quiz, Trade – to practice information given so far

Why should we use cooperative learning in our classroom? With “Shoulder Partner” discuss this question…..

Cooperative learning has an effect size of Cooperative learning has an effect size of .78 when compared with instructional strategies in which students work on tasks individually without competing with one another – this translates to a 28 percentile gain!

Okay….If I need to use cooperative learning in my classroom….. Help me! What do I need to know to implement this strategy effectively?

Positive Interdependence: Positive Interdependence is probably the most important AND the most difficult part of cooperative learning. Why? Because you need to plan it so that the capable students don’t feel held back and the less capable students feel like they had input.

YOU are the most important part of Successful Cooperative Learning! What do we need to think about when we PLAN for cooperative learning?

* individual AND group accountability Plan for: * equal participation * the groups * individual AND group accountability When I make my planning guide I make 2 copies (1 is my original & the 2nd is the one that I keep notes on during the activity)

Equal Participation! This is a MUST! Equal participation is especially important during the discussion & brainstorming parts! Intro. & discuss “Talking Chips”

Forming Teams Setup: class list index cards student scores colored circles Step1: Make cards for each student Step 2: Sort the cards Step 3: Color code the cards Step 4: Form your teams *Make sure that within the levels there is only 1 ability level difference **do NOT put high with low – without an adult within the group to monitor

Individual and Group Accountability: Plan a group task but individual assessment of the knowledge or skill that is your focus. The goal is to make each member stronger. Students learn together and eventually become stronger individually. **4 members / 4 pens (each member has their own colors) **assign a “job” for each person (materials, recorder, quiet captain, taskmaster)

Interpersonal and Social Skills: A VERY important component that is the foundation for successful groupings are the: Interpersonal and Social Skills: Social skills for effective cooperative work do not magically appear Social skills must be taught to students just as purposefully and precisely as academic skills.

Some social skills you must teach for cooperative learning to be successful: active listening turn taking respecting the ideas of others sharing materials not making or receiving put-downs to never laugh at another’s input solving problems making decisions praising others disagreeing in an agreeing way resolving conflicts reaching consensus

Ideas for my class! Give them a couple of minutes on their own to brainstorm/make a list THEN…. Su Hu Pu (Stand-up/Hands up/Pair up)