Cooperative learning in the classroom. Learning Intentions: 1. To understand the basic principles of Kagan Structures . 2. To generate some practical ideas for effective cooperative learning in the classroom.
Feb 20, 2016
Cooperative learning in the classroom.
Learning Intentions: 1. To understand the basic principles of Kagan
Structures .2. To generate some practical ideas for effective
cooperative learning in the classroom.
stand up, hand up, pair up!
What are the pitfalls of
group work?
Learning Intentions:1. To understand the basic principles of Kagan.2. To generate some practical ideas for effective cooperative learning in the classroom.
Key wordsengagement collaboration accountability differentiation
P Positive Interdependence
I Individual Accountability
E Equal Participation
S Simultaneous Interaction
Learning Intentions:1. To understand the basic principles of Kagan.2. To generate some practical ideas for effective cooperative learning in the classroom.
Key wordsengagement collaboration accountability differentiation
Another new initiative in T & L
More planning
A bolt-on to schemes of work
Cooperative learning is already happening in our
classrooms. Kagan structures can help teachers facilitate
this more effectively.
Cooperative learning increases the accountability of our pupils and encourages
them to take ownership of their learning rather than
over-relying on their teacher.
It’s not about additional content;
it’s about increasing collaboration,
improving relationships and
raising achievement.
Myth busting
Group work is not collaborative
learning
Clear structures will ensure that all pupils work collaboratively and are accountable
for the outcomes.
Learning Intentions:1. To understand the basic principles of Kagan.2. To generate some practical ideas for effective cooperative learning in the classroom.
Key wordsengagement collaboration accountability differentiation
No hogs & logsConfidence building
CollaborationInterdependence
Active engagementDeepening understanding
Listening skillsSharing ideas
All students feel valuedTimings are clear = better time-managers
Clear structures and patternsRoutines – for pupils and teachers
Questioning
Benefits?
Learning Intentions:1. To understand the basic principles of Kagan.2. To generate some practical ideas for effective cooperative learning in the classroom.
Key wordsengagement collaboration accountability differentiation
Grouping effectivelyH HM
LM L
Learning Intentions:1. To understand the basic principles of Kagan.2. To generate some practical ideas for effective cooperative learning in the classroom.
Review
HOW TO COACH
• Tip
• Tip
• Tell
• Explain
Learning Intentions:1. To understand the basic principles of Kagan.2. To generate some practical ideas for effective cooperative learning in the classroom.
Fan N Pick
Each team receives a set of question cards:
1. Student 1 holds question cards in a fan and says, “Pick a card, any card!”
2. Student 2 picks a card, reads the question aloud and allows 5 seconds of “think time”.
3. Student 3 answers the question.
4. Student 4 paraphrases [says in own words] and praises or coaches.
5. Students rotate roles one person clockwise for each new round.
Students work as a team to find correct answerEach student has a roleProcess continues so all become coaches at some point
FAN
PICK ANSWER
COACH
Review
Learning Intentions:1. To understand the basic principles of Kagan.2. To generate some practical ideas for effective cooperative learning in the classroom.
Round Robin
Teammates take turns in talking.
Active engagement in any part of the lesson.
Every student has opportunity to talk in a non-threatening team environment and learn from teammates’ ideas and opinions.
1. Single RoundRobin2. Continuous RoundRobin3. Timed RoundRobin4. AllWrite RoundRobin
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Learning Intentions:1. To understand the basic principles of Kagan.2. To generate some practical ideas for effective cooperative learning in the classroom.
Single RoundRobin
1. Teacher assigns a topic or question.2. In teams, students respond orally
each taking a single turn at responding.
Each teammate gets a turnCould be used for team
buildingCould be used as a verbal
mind map Good for sharing student
work when team mates have a different amount of material to cover such as a written story or poem.
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What is your
favourite meal?
Learning Intentions:1. To understand the basic principles of Kagan.2. To generate some practical ideas for effective cooperative learning in the classroom.
Continuous RoundRobin
1. Teacher assigns a topic or question with multiple possible responses.
2. In teams, students respond orally each taking a turn contributing one idea.
3. After all teammates have responded, students respond again contributing another idea. Continuous RoundRobin resumes for multiple turns.
Useful when there are may items and the students are generating an oral list.
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Name chocolate
bars?
Review
HOW TO COACH
• Tip
• Tip
• Tell
• Explain
Learning Intentions:1. To understand the basic principles of Kagan.2. To generate some practical ideas for effective cooperative learning in the classroom.
Quiz Quiz Trade
Each person receives a question card:
1. students stand-up, put their hands-up and then pair-up
2. Partner A quizzes.
3. Partner B answers.
4. Partner A coaches or praises.
5. Switch roles.
6. Partners trades cards and raise their hands to find new partners.
7. Repeat steps 1-6 a number of times
Each student has a roleRepetition consolidates knowledge
Coaching improves quality of verbal response
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• Tip
• Tip
• Tell
• Explain
Review
Review: Ideas for my class
Learning Intentions:1. To understand the basic principles of Kagan.2. To generate some practical ideas for effective cooperative learning in the classroom.
Key wordsengagement collaboration accountability differentiation
GAP TASK: In the gap between this training session and the next your challenge is to plan
an activity for your class using the Kagan principles and be ready to share your ideas in
the next session.
Review
All resources are on the Teaching and Learning Blog.• PPT• Templates • Gap Tasks