Transcript Cooperative Learning The most effective method for learning science Definition of Cooperative Learning • “An instructional method in which students work in small groups to accomplish.

Cooperative Learning
The most effective method for
learning science
Definition of Cooperative
Learning
• “An instructional method in which
students work in small groups to
accomplish a common learning goal
under the guidance of a teacher” (Lin
2006)
Characteristic Features
of Cooperative Learning
• Positive dependence on members of the
group to achieve a common learning goal
• Development of communication and
interpersonal skills
• Actively learn and make deeper
connections among facts, concepts and
ideas
Purposes of Cooperative
Learning
• Develop students’ social and
communication skills
• Increase tolerance and acceptance of
diversity
• Improve academic achievement
Why Use Cooperative
Learning?
• Students take responsibility for
their own learning
– Not dependent only on the teacher for
instruction
• Promotes student involvement and
engagement in material
• Provides students with opportunities
to make their ideas heard by others
Research
• After 24 hours, a student
remembers:
– 5% of a lecture material
– 30% of material presented by
demonstration
– 75-90% of material learned through
cooperative learning
(Moore 2005)
Research
• “Cooperative learning model was
ranked first in teaching approaches
that promote greater higher-order
thinking, problem solving, and
achievement” (Joyce, et al 1987)
• Humans learn best when they
collaborate with others (Lin 2006)
Effective Strategies in
Cooperative Learning
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Think-Pair-Share
Numbered Heads
Jigsaw
3-2-1
Round Table
Value Line
Find the Fib
Common Cooperative
Learning Concerns
• Who chooses groups?
– Student-chosen groups
– Teacher-chosen groups
• Problem behaviors during group work
• Equitable assessment of group
– Final product
– Member contribution
Conclusion
• Mimics real-world interactions/work
experiences
• Holds students accountable for their
own knowledge and understanding of
key science concepts
• One of the best ways to learn is to
teach