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Ministry of EducationHawalli Educational Zone Kagan Co-operative Learning A Miracle of Active Engagement Presented by : H.O.D: Mariam Al Najjar Supervised by: Mrs. Germeen Gendia

* What is cooperative learning? * What is Kagan cooperative learning? * Why do we need to use K.C.L in our educational system. *What are the benefits to use Kagan cooperative learning? * What are Kagan structures? * Kagan Structures implement the PIES principles.

Task 1 Collaborative learningCooperative Learning Products are co-constructed.Focus on individual goals within group goals.The individual constructs learning.Learning is co instructed, challenged, modified, agreed, shared understanding. Roles/ responsibilities are pre defined/ imposed.Roles/ responsibilities are negotiated/ agreed.Focus on group goals.Focus more on individual achievement .Focus more on collective achievement . Learning is co instructed, challenged, modified, agreed, shared understanding . Products consists of individual contribution . Process is fluid, responsive and adaptive.

Collaborative learningCooperative Learning Focus on group goalsFocus on individual goals within group goalsLearning is co instructed, challenged, modified, agreed, shared understanding The individual constructs learning Products are co-constructedProducts consists of individual contribution Process is fluid, responsive and adaptive Process is clean and definedRoles/ responsibilities are negotiated/ agreedRoles/ responsibilities are pre defined/ imposedFocus more on collective achievement Focus more on individual achievement

Task 2

Information giver.Teacher- centeredPassiveActiveFacilitator Student Centered Stress the “ what” of learning using memory work, question and answer methodsUses fixed methodology, confined in the four walls of the class roomUtilizes conditioning to reward learningEmphasizes the intrinsic benefits of learning Uses variety of methods in teaching and explores different avenues of learningEmphasizes the “ why” and the “ how” learning, encouraging students to do investigatory and exploratory work Creative teacherTraditional teacher Task 2

Creative teacherTraditional teacherFacilitator Information giverActivePassiveStudent Centered Teacher- centeredEmphasizes the “ why” and the “ how” learning, encouraging students to do investigatory and exploratory workStress the “ what” of learning using memory work, question and answer methodsUses variety of methods in teaching and explores different avenues of learningUses fixed methodology, confined in the four walls of the class roomEmphasizes the intrinsic benefits of learningUtilizes conditioning to reward learning

 Kagan Cooperative Learning has been the most heavily cooperative learning innovation of all time.

Internationally acclaimed researcher Presenter Author of over 100 books Full professor of psychologyThe founder of the concept of K. structures K.C.L is a teaching strategy raised by Dr. Spencer Kagan .

 What are K.C structures??

“Dr. Spencer Kagan believes that it is not what you have to teach, but how you teach it. He calls this Kagan Structures.”

 What are K.C.L structures in alignment with?

Kagan's Structures are in alignment with: content free Set of techniques for organizing content.

like games, easy-to-learn and easy-to-play Student engagement and cooperation K. Structures are:

In pairs, students alternate generating brief oral responsesExamples :•Asking pupils to work in pairs:1- Partner A reads his specified reading paragraph and then asks Partner B a comprehension question.2- Partner B answers, if correct partner B praises , Good Listening. If incorrect, Partner A offers help. Then they switch roles. #1

In pairs, students share with a partner for a predetermined time while the partner listens. Then partners switch roles. Examples:1- At the beginning of each unit, teachers may divide the whole class into two groups.2- One group will get involved into a o discussion about the topic, e.g: What do you predict this unit will be about? They generate ideas of their own. Each one should participate with words, phrases or sentences.3- The other group listens attentively then they switch roles. #3

In teams, students take turns responding orally and written.Examples:1- When teachers revise pre-taught vocabulary, they can use this technique. 2- Pupils are divided into number of circles. Each circle has a leader. 3- One participant respond to the teacher’s question either orally or written ( Ideas, phrases, sentences). 4- Each pupil in the circle should participate with a single idea either orally or written. 5- Each leader shares his group’s ideas with the other groups. #3

Partners take turns, one solving a problem while the other coaches. Then partners switch roles. It is used in ( grammar, vocabulary and comprehension) Examples:1- It is a problem solving technique or a young teacher one.2- In pairs, one student is a “ solver” and the other is a “ coach”.3- They switch roles. #4

Students stand up, put their hand up and quickly find a partner with whom to share or discuss. 1- This structure is perfect for class building, processing and reviewing information, energizing the class, forming random pairs or teams, lesson starts or wraps.2- It is a kind of “ Whole Brain Teaching” #5

1. All students stand up and put their hands up. 2. Students mingle, mix, practiced meeting and greeting, and find a partner. 3. Students sit and put their hands down. 4. Teacher assigns and defines the task. 5. Students are given “think time.” 6. Pairs of students complete the task.

Task 3

"Which Kagan Structure should I use first and Where do I begin?"Task 4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

1. RallyRobin 2. Timed Pair Share 3. RoundRobin 4. RallyCoach 5. Stand Up, Hand Up Pair Up "Which Kagan Structure should I use first and Where do I begin?"

Task 5 What are the positive outcomes from Kagan Structures?

SchoolsTeachersStudents

SchoolsTeachersStudentsImproved Outcomes Content-Free EngagingAll Teachers BenefitEasy to ImplementBrain CompatibleNot Test DependentLittle or No Prep TimeLearner Centered Improved Communication and SharingOngoing, Authentic AssessmentDelivering an Embedded CurriculumTransformed Staff MeetingsNot One More ProgramReal-Life Transfer Breaking the Replacement CycleMaking the Impossible PossibleWorkplace CompetenciesSustained ImplementationDistributed PracticeRespect Basic Principles ( PIES)

What is “ PIES” concepts that summarizes Kagan Structures?

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