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Where is cooperative learning used?
Cooperative learning can be used across a wide range of classroom settings ranging from small to large lecture, as well as in online classes.
- Recitation and laboratory sections.
- Small enrollment classes.
- Large enrollment classes (by using personal response devices, Smith et al, 2009)
- Online classes (Roberts, 2004)
Why should we use cooperative learning?
Cooperative Learning helps to: Raise achievement of students. Build positive relationships among students – important for creating a learning community that values diversity. Provide experiences that develop both good learning skills and social skills.
What should the cooperative learning model be applied and why?
The core element of cooperative learning is to showcase the positive effects of interdependence while underlining the importance of personal responsibility. This happens naturally in cooperative learning since students work with one another, but they all have a different task to accomplish or concept to explain.
What is an example of cooperative learning?
Jigsaw. An example of a very popular cooperative learning activity that teachers use is jigsaw, where each student is required to research one section of the material and then teach it to the other members of the group.
What is cooperative learning?
Cooperative learning is an educational approach which aims to organize classroom activities into academic and social learning experiences. . Furthermore, the teacher’s role changes from giving information to facilitating students’ learning. Everyone succeeds when the group succeeds.
How effective is cooperative learning in the classroom?
Cooperative learning lessons that are planned out efficiently can allow for growth in student decision-making. Students who work in groups and collaborate (talk, plan etc.) are more likely to build on their decision-making skills. This can arguably be a great advantage for a teacher with a classroom of 30 students.
What are examples of cooperative learning strategies?
Examples of Cooperative Teaching Strategies
- Think-Pair-Share. Also called turn & talk.
- Jigsaw. Students are placed into “home groups” and “expert groups” and are each assigned a different topic within the same general topic.
- Numbered Heads Together.
- Tea Party.
- Round Robin.
- Write Around.
- Carousel.