What
is cooperative learning?
Working together as a group to learn, create or to problem-solve.
- When one person achieves his goal,
ALL others achieve their goals
- Positive correlation among goal
attainments
- Positive Interdependence
- “We sink or swim together.”
- Group Goal
- Evaluation is criterion referenced
and encouraging.
- Rewarded for group product.
Lesson Plan Components of Cooperative
Learning
- Lesson Objective
- Group Size
- Seating Arrangement (face-to-face)
- Assignment of Roles
- Materials
- Social Skills (directly taught)
- Statement of Task (positive
interdependence)
- Evaluation (individual
accountability; include social skills)
- Processing (reflection, how well we
worked together, how well we mastered learning)
Cooperative Learning Strategies-DOWNLOADS! Click the title to download.
Three Step Interview
Four Corners
Graffiti
Inside-Outside Circle
Jigsaw
Placemat
Think-Pair-Share
