What challenges do you think you might face with cooperative learning strategies? by Margaret Von Kolnitz https://padlet.com/mmvonkolnitz/cht7izm0bkl8 Made with a stroke of good luck en-us 2016-07-13 13:50:44 UTC 2025-12-23 16:28:47 UTC hello@padlet.com okaymissa https://padlet.com/mmvonkolnitz/cht7izm0bkl8/wish/368943831 I think the only challenges I would face with cooperative learning strategies would involve the social dynamics of the classroom. It is very difficult in elementary to train them to rise above their preconceptions of each other and focus on their academic goals. A lot of structured activities and discussions aka "training" would have to take place at the beginning of the year to cut down on distracting behaviors.]]> 2019-06-24 13:41:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mmvonkolnitz/cht7izm0bkl8/wish/368943831 Cooperative Learning Challenges rsbaskin https://padlet.com/mmvonkolnitz/cht7izm0bkl8/wish/368945237 One of the challenges I have faced in the past with cooperative learning is the group interactions that either lead to minimal output or clashes among students.]]> 2019-06-24 13:49:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mmvonkolnitz/cht7izm0bkl8/wish/368945237 Cooperative Learning Challenges cadenison https://padlet.com/mmvonkolnitz/cht7izm0bkl8/wish/368945912 with the constant late arrivals in the morning classes I do worry about student's level of engagement/cooperation. ]]> 2019-06-24 13:53:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mmvonkolnitz/cht7izm0bkl8/wish/368945912 Cooperative Learning Challenges kcollis https://padlet.com/mmvonkolnitz/cht7izm0bkl8/wish/368946520 Some challenges I've noted is appropriate social interactions within the group. Maintaining the groups focus on the task at hand, as well as respecting other groups slides. ]]> 2019-06-24 13:58:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mmvonkolnitz/cht7izm0bkl8/wish/368946520 Challenges akraut https://padlet.com/mmvonkolnitz/cht7izm0bkl8/wish/368946722 I think my biggest challenge is pairing the students up so they work well together to produce a successful product]]> 2019-06-24 13:58:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mmvonkolnitz/cht7izm0bkl8/wish/368946722 Cooperative Learning Challenges fbsteventon https://padlet.com/mmvonkolnitz/cht7izm0bkl8/wish/368946858 2019-06-24 13:59:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mmvonkolnitz/cht7izm0bkl8/wish/368946858 Challenges with Cooperative Learning chawes2 https://padlet.com/mmvonkolnitz/cht7izm0bkl8/wish/368947031 Making sure that students will be able to work cooperatively and productively.]]> 2019-06-24 14:00:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mmvonkolnitz/cht7izm0bkl8/wish/368947031 chkim2 https://padlet.com/mmvonkolnitz/cht7izm0bkl8/wish/368947087 Social dynamics can interfere with learning. I see students who hesitate to participate, distract others, or take over the work. I think showing a video example and having a rubric for group interactions would be beneficial.]]> 2019-06-24 14:00:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mmvonkolnitz/cht7izm0bkl8/wish/368947087 jyoon13 https://padlet.com/mmvonkolnitz/cht7izm0bkl8/wish/368947399 Keeping all students engaged and on task is definitely a challenge I face with cooperative learning. I like to use this anchor chart in the beginning of the year to teach expectations but some students just need constant reminders and redirection. :) I also have a lot of strong personalities in my class who just love talking and taking the lead so I also need to be mindful of emphasizing teamwork.]]> 2019-06-24 14:02:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mmvonkolnitz/cht7izm0bkl8/wish/368947399 Most of the special education classes I serve are quite small (4-6 students sometimes). Because of their disabilities, they have been in class together for years in some cases. This affects the dynamic of the class and limits my options to regroup students. Some classes mesh well together and have been friends since elementary school. Others, because of the personalities involved, never reach the level of trust required to fully participate in cooperative learning. jslinza https://padlet.com/mmvonkolnitz/cht7izm0bkl8/wish/368961760 2019-06-24 15:21:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mmvonkolnitz/cht7izm0bkl8/wish/368961760 Challenges hchin1 https://padlet.com/mmvonkolnitz/cht7izm0bkl8/wish/368968755 2019-06-24 16:18:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mmvonkolnitz/cht7izm0bkl8/wish/368968755 Challenges doing cooperative learning: hchin1 https://padlet.com/mmvonkolnitz/cht7izm0bkl8/wish/368968756 1. students not responsible for their own learning -  on cell phone all the time while others are working. 
Solution: students not contributing should pick a new topic and start their own group.
2. students not helping others -  one or two students doing all the work for the whole group
Solution: lower grade for students who did not participate.]]> 2019-06-24 16:18:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mmvonkolnitz/cht7izm0bkl8/wish/368968756 C aaking1 https://padlet.com/mmvonkolnitz/cht7izm0bkl8/wish/369153843 2019-06-25 17:59:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mmvonkolnitz/cht7izm0bkl8/wish/369153843 Ch aaking1 https://padlet.com/mmvonkolnitz/cht7izm0bkl8/wish/369153845 2019-06-25 17:59:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mmvonkolnitz/cht7izm0bkl8/wish/369153845 Challenges with Cooperative Learning aaking1 https://padlet.com/mmvonkolnitz/cht7izm0bkl8/wish/369153847 Inconsistent level of effort from the students is always a challenge. There is a peer-to-peer rubric that the students fill out and I have had students go back and complete the project on their own. I allow the students to pick their own groups (3 to 4 per group). Class time is given so the students can assign tasks and meeting times can be established.]]> 2019-06-25 17:59:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mmvonkolnitz/cht7izm0bkl8/wish/369153847