Cooperative learning in the classroom. Learning Intentions: To understand the basic principles of Kagan Structures . To generate some practical ideas for effective cooperative learning in the classroom.

What are the pitfalls of group work? Learning Intentions: To understand the basic principles of Kagan. To generate some practical ideas for effective cooperative learning in the classroom. stand up, hand up, pair up! What are the pitfalls of group work? Hand up, stand up, pair up. Key words engagement collaboration accountability differentiation

Learning Intentions: To understand the basic principles of Kagan. To generate some practical ideas for effective cooperative learning in the classroom. P Positive Interdependence I Individual Accountability E Equal Participation S Simultaneous Interaction Key words engagement collaboration accountability differentiation

Myth busting More planning Another new initiative in T & L Learning Intentions: To understand the basic principles of Kagan. To generate some practical ideas for effective cooperative learning in the classroom. Myth busting Cooperative learning increases the accountability of our pupils and encourages them to take ownership of their learning rather than over-relying on their teacher. More planning Cooperative learning is already happening in our classrooms. Kagan structures can help teachers facilitate this more effectively. Another new initiative in T & L It’s not about additional content; it’s about increasing collaboration, improving relationships and raising achievement. A bolt-on to schemes of work Clear structures will ensure that all pupils work collaboratively and are accountable for the outcomes. Group work is not collaborative learning Key words engagement collaboration accountability differentiation

Benefits? No hogs & logs Confidence building Collaboration Learning Intentions: To understand the basic principles of Kagan. To generate some practical ideas for effective cooperative learning in the classroom. No hogs & logs Confidence building Collaboration Interdependence Active engagement Deepening understanding Listening skills Sharing ideas All students feel valued Timings are clear = better time-managers Clear structures and patterns Routines – for pupils and teachers Questioning Benefits? Key words engagement collaboration accountability differentiation

Grouping effectively H HM LM L Learning Intentions: To understand the basic principles of Kagan. To generate some practical ideas for effective cooperative learning in the classroom. Grouping effectively H HM LM L

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Round Robin Active engagement in any part of the lesson. Teammates take turns in talking. Active engagement in any part of the lesson. Every student has opportunity to talk in a non-threatening team environment and learn from teammates’ ideas and opinions. Single RoundRobin Continuous RoundRobin Timed RoundRobin AllWrite RoundRobin . Learning Intentions: To understand the basic principles of Kagan. To generate some practical ideas for effective cooperative learning in the classroom.

What is your favourite meal? Single RoundRobin Teacher assigns a topic or question. In teams, students respond orally each taking a single turn at responding. Each teammate gets a turn Could be used for team building Could be used as a verbal mind map Good for sharing student work when team mates have a different amount of material to cover such as a written story or poem. What is your favourite meal? . Learning Intentions: To understand the basic principles of Kagan. To generate some practical ideas for effective cooperative learning in the classroom.

Name chocolate bars? Continuous RoundRobin Teacher assigns a topic or question with multiple possible responses. In teams, students respond orally each taking a turn contributing one idea. After all teammates have responded, students respond again contributing another idea. Continuous RoundRobin resumes for multiple turns. Useful when there are may items and the students are generating an oral list. Name chocolate bars? . Learning Intentions: To understand the basic principles of Kagan. To generate some practical ideas for effective cooperative learning in the classroom.

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Tip Tell Explain Quiz Quiz Trade . Learning Intentions: Each person receives a question card: students stand-up, put their hands-up and then pair-up Partner A quizzes. Partner B answers. Partner A coaches or praises. Switch roles. Partners trades cards and raise their hands to find new partners. Repeat steps 1-6 a number of times Each student has a role Repetition consolidates knowledge Coaching improves quality of verbal response Tip Tell Explain . Learning Intentions: To understand the basic principles of Kagan. To generate some practical ideas for effective cooperative learning in the classroom.

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Centrepiece Creative thinking in a safe environment Students work with others whilst also being responsible for their own portion of the activity. Students can work at a comfortable pace & also provide help to others in the team by coaching where necessary. .

Centrepiece Set up – 5 pieces of paper per team of 4 – 1 per person & 1 in the centre. Teacher assigns a topic. Students generate items – Write it, trade it with centrepiece. Goal – to finish all tasks in a collaborative way Essay Plans Creative Writing introduction Factors leading to something

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YEEE-HAAA!!!!! Showdown Each student writes his/her answer on his/her individual response board. When everyone in the group is ready, the leader says "Showdown" and team members compare and discuss their answers before final answer is agreed. Peer support on challenging questions Groups self-correct LA supported by higher achieving pupils

Showdown Each student writes his answer on his individual response board. When everyone in the group is ready, the leader says "Showdown" and team members compare and discuss their answers before final answer is agreed. Peer support on challenging questions Groups self-correct LA supported by higher achieving pupils What can you learn from Elizabeth I’s Rainbow portrait? H HM LM L

What does each part of the portrait mean? Flowers and pearls Angel Wings Angel Wings Eyes and Ears

1. The Angel’s wings show a sign of Elizabeth’s heavenly knowledge 2. The eyes and ears show that Elizabeth sees and hears everything in her country 3. The flowers and the pearls represent youth and purity and that she is still young and fit.

Chips can mean different things- Yellow- supporting point Red- facts Yellow- supporting point Blue- Challenge point White- Question Talking Chips Students are asked to discuss a topic in groups. As each student talks, he/she places his/her chip in the centre of the table(a pen or pencil will work in place of chips). Once a student finishes talking, he/she cannot talk until every other “chip” has been thrown into the centre. If a student doesn’t have anything to share on this particular topic, they can place a chip in the centre at the end. When all chips are down, students retrieve their chips and start over. Good for ensuring participation in discussion is equal

Chips can mean different things- Yellow- supporting point Talking Chips Students are asked to discuss a topic in groups. As each student talks, he/she places his/her chip in the centre of the table (a pen or pencil will work in place of chips). Once a student finishes talking, he/she cannot talk until every other “chip” has been thrown into the centre. If a student doesn’t have anything to share on this particular topic, they can place a chip in the centre at the end. When all chips are down, students retrieve their chips and start over. Question: H HM LM L Chips can mean different things- Red- facts Yellow- supporting point Blue- Challenge point White- Question

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