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Cooperative Learning. In support of its use in the classroom A Persuasive Reaction Statement By : Shatha Almihanna. Cooperative Learning in the Classroom. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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IN SUPPORT OF ITS USE IN THE CLASSROOM
A PERSUASIVE REACTION STATEMENTBY: Shatha A lmihanna
Cooperative Learning
Cooperative Learning in the Classroom
Cooperative Learning involves using small groups in the classroom where the students work together to learn from each other, helping, discussing and sharing materials.
Types of Cooperative Learning
1) Formal cooperative learning.
2) Informal cooperative learning.
3) Cooperative base groups.
Elements of Cooperative Learning
For cooperative learning to be effective, it needs the following essential elements:
Positive interdependence. Face-to-face interaction. Individual accountability. Social skills. Group processing.
Tips on Cooperative Learning
Cooperative learning takes practice.No more than four students in a group.Students should solve their problems them
selves.The teacher should do a lot of planning out
side of the classroom.
Benefits of Cooperative Learning
According to the SERC website, Cooperative Learning: Students learn significantly more, remember it longer,
and develop better critical-thinking skills than in traditional lecture classes.
Students enjoy cooperative learning so they are more likely to attend classes and finish the course.
Cooperative learning helps students develop the skills necessary to work on projects too complex for one person to do.
Cooperative learning processes prepare students to assess outcomes linked to accreditation.
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from http://alumni.media.mit.edu/~andyd/mindset/design/clc_rsch.html
Johnson, D. W., & Johnson , R. T. (1994). An overview of cooperative learning.
Retrieved from http://www.co-operation.org/?page_id=65
Kagan cooperative learning-structures for success part 1 [Web]. ( 2009). Retrieved
from http://youtu.be/S0s_qxJDuas
Smith, K. A. (1992). Cooperative / collaborative learning for active . Retrieved from
http://trc.virginia.edu/Publications/Teaching_Concerns/Fall_1992/TC_Fall_1992_Coopera
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Teed, R., McDaris, J., & Roseth, C. ( 2012 , May 29). Cooperative learning. Retrieved
from http://serc.carleton.edu/10838