Cooperative Learning

Cooperative Learning

1. Research Review

   • Greater use of higher level of reasoning
     • Greater intrinsic motivation
       • More positive heterogeneous relationships

2. Learning Groups

   • Positive Interdependence Heterogeneous Individual accountability Shared leadership Shared responsibility for each other.

3. The Five Underlying Principles

   • Distributed leadership
     • Heterogeneous Grouping
       • Positive Interdependence
         • Social Skills Acquisition
           • Group Autonomy

4. Task Skills:

   • Check others’ understanding of the work Contribute ideas Stay on task Get group back to work Follow directions Ask thoughtful questions Stay in seat Paraphrase

5. How to Work Cooperatively in Groups Upper Elementary

   • Smile, be friendly and introduce yourself,Use positive body language, Use eye contact Listen to others Take turns giving ideas Use positive comments.

6. Teacher’s Role as Model

   • The teacher plays a critical role in the development of attitudes through modeling and guiding students by using the same skills and behaviors they expect of the children.