Chapter 7 Cooperative Learning Robert J Marzano Research amp Theory on Cooperative Learning One of the most popular instructional strategies in education 1867 WT Harris St Louis MO ID: 682162
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Cooperative LearningClassroom Instruction that WorksChapter 7: Cooperative Learning
Robert J.
MarzanoSlide2
Research & Theory on Cooperative Learning One of the most popular instructional strategies in education1867 W.T. HarrisSt. Louis, MO
Allow for rapid student promotion in elementary gradesSlide3Slide4
Five Defining E
lements
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Defining ElementsPositive Interdependence A sense of sink or swim together
Face-to-face interaction
= Helping
each other learn, applauding success and efforts).
Individual and Group Accountability
= Each of us has to contribute to the group achieving its goals.
Interpersonal
&
Small Group
S
kills
= Communication, trust, leadership, decision making, and conflict resolution
.
Group Processing
= Reflecting on how well the team is functioning and how to function even better. Slide6
TextboxSlide7
3 Guidelines for Cooperative LearningOrganizing groups based on ability levels should be done sparingly.
Homogenous Grouping
Vs.
HeterogeneousSlide8
2. Cooperative groups should be kept rather small in size.Slide9
3. Cooperative learning should be applied consistently and systematically, but not overused.Misused: tasks given to group are not well structured
Overused: students not given enough time for independent practiceSlide10
Using a Variety of Criteria for Grouping StudentIdeas for grouping: AlphaComputer numbers Colors
Deck of cardsSlide11
… in conclusionOf all classroom grouping strategies, cooperative learning may be the most flexible and powerful. As the examples in this chapter illustrate, teachers can use cooperative learning in a variety of ways in many different situations.