Transcript Cooperative/Collaborative Learning

Cooperative/Collaborative
Learning
An Instructional technique in which
learning activities are specifically
designed for small interactive groups
Collaborative Learning Techniques – A Handbook for College Faculty – Barkley,
Cross & Major, Jossey-Bass Publishing (2005)
Features of
Cooperative/Collaborative
Learning
Intentional Design
 Not just group work
 Activities intentionally structured by the
teacher
Features of
Cooperative/Collaborative
Learning
Co-laboring
 All group members must be engaged in
active work towards the stated goal
 All students should contribute more-or-less
equally
Features of
Cooperative/Collaborative
Learning
Meaningful Learning Should Occur
 Students must increase knowledge or
deepen their understanding of course
content
 The group task should be structured by the
teacher to accomplish the learning
objectives of the course
Characteristics of Effective
Learning Groups
Positive Interdependence
 Individual success is linked to the success of
the group
 Students become motivated to help each
other achieve group goals
Characteristics of Effective
Learning Groups
Supportive Interaction
 Students help and support each other
 Sharing of resources
 Encouraging each other
Characteristics of Effective
Learning Groups
Group and Individual Accountability
 Group is held responsible for achieving its
goals
 Each member is held responsible for
contributing their fair share
 Each student is individually assessed
Characteristics of Effective
Learning Groups
Development of Teamwork Skills
 The teacher must teach teamwork skills
 Increases interpersonal skills
 Increases teamwork skills
Characteristics of Effective
Learning Groups
Group Processing
 Individuals should evaluate their group’s
productivity
 Individuals and the group should decide
what is working and what needs to be
changed
Implementing
Cooperative/Collaborative
Learning
Orienting Students to
Cooperative/Collaborative Learning
Students must shift attitudes
Introductions & icebreakers
Course policies & procedures
Establishing group work ground rules
Implementing
Cooperative/Collaborative
Learning
Forming Groups
Group Types – informal, formal or base
Size – normally 2 -6
Homogeneous or heterogeneous grouping
Method for selecting group members
Student roles
Changing group members
Implementing
Cooperative/Collaborative
Learning
Structuring the Learning Activity
Relevant and Integral to course objectives
Match task to students’ abilities and skills
Promote interdependence
Try to ensure individual accountability
Plan for evaluation
Implementing
Cooperative/Collaborative
Learning
Facilitating Student Cooperation
Introduce the activity
Observe and interact with groups
Address problems but let the group handle this
as much as possible
Reporting techniques
Help groups achieve closure
Implementing
Cooperative/Collaborative
Learning
Evaluating & Grading the Results
What to evaluate
Evaluate for formative or summative purposes
Who evaluates
> Instructor evaluation
> Student self-evaluation
> Peer evaluation
> Group evaluation