Cooperative Learning by https://padlet.com/abbieconnaughty/lwh94fnwgjo4 Made with a wish on a star en-us 2018-03-26 00:28:27 UTC 2019-03-31 20:44:12 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png What is cooperative learning? abbieconnaughty https://padlet.com/abbieconnaughty/lwh94fnwgjo4/wish/245907159 Cooperative learning is a successful teaching strategy in which small teams, each with students of different levels of ability, use a variety of learning activities to improve their understanding of a subject. Each member of a team is responsible not only for learning what is taught but also for helping teammates learn, thus creating an atmosphere of achievement.]]> 2018-03-26 00:38:10 UTC https://padlet.com/abbieconnaughty/lwh94fnwgjo4/wish/245907159 What are the benefits of cooperative learning? abbieconnaughty https://padlet.com/abbieconnaughty/lwh94fnwgjo4/wish/245907293 Students articulate their thoughts more freely, receive confirming and constructive feedback, engage in questioning techniques, receive additional practice on skills, and have increased opportunities to respond. It helps students appreciate that all of their peers have something to contribute. ]]> 2018-03-26 00:39:17 UTC https://padlet.com/abbieconnaughty/lwh94fnwgjo4/wish/245907293 Critical areas to consider for effective cooperative learning abbieconnaughty https://padlet.com/abbieconnaughty/lwh94fnwgjo4/wish/245908750 Size
Clear learning goals
Mixed ability grouping
Accountability ]]> 2018-03-26 00:47:20 UTC https://padlet.com/abbieconnaughty/lwh94fnwgjo4/wish/245908750 What can teachers do to enhance the cooperative learning culture? abbieconnaughty https://padlet.com/abbieconnaughty/lwh94fnwgjo4/wish/245910492 Know what type of instructional grouping is best for desired goal
Assign students to diverse groups
Help students learn what behavior works best in cooperative learning situations
Assign a group facilitator 

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