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This comprehensive overview of cooperative learning emphasizes the importance of diverse methods and models that enable groups to work towards common goals while fostering interdependence. It highlights the positive effects of collaborative environments on students' social skills, self-esteem, and higher-order thinking. Key elements such as investigation, interaction, interpretation, and intrinsic motivation are explored, showcasing how inquiry-based learning cultivates a vibrant community of learners. Discover how effective group work can create an engaging atmosphere for knowledge construction.
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INQUIRING TOGETHER, LEARNING TOGETHER Yael Sharan
COOPERATIVE LEARNING Diverse methods & models Groups work towards common goal Interdependence Helping Behaviours Product or solution
The many facets of Cooperative Learning • What do you see and hear? • When does group work make sense? • How does CL affect teachers? • Why does CL spread worldwide?
What do CL methods/models have in common? An assignment specifically designed - • so all can contribute (PI) • to enable mutually helpful behaviour • to ensure individual accountability • with clear criteria for evaluation
Group Investigation The investigation of a multi-faceted topic that generates many questions
INQUIRY LEARNING PROMOTES: • Synergy in cooperative settings • positive interdependence • Group members learn from each other • High level thinking • Positive views of other people/views • Self-esteem • General social skills
Components of Group Investigation • Investigation • Interaction • Interpretation • Intrinsic motivation
#1 - Investigation • Challenging, multi-faceted, real problem • Class = inquiring community and a community of inquirers • Ss search for answers and construct knowledge
#2 - Interaction • Interaction at each stage of the investigation • Ss inspire, teach, learn from, assist, critique, disagree with each other • Ts help Ss acquire communication skills
#3 - Interpretation • Ss exchange, analyze, evaluate, synthesize their collated information and ideas • Group members negotiate answers to their questions
#4 – Intrinsic Motivation • Ss make individual and joint choices and decisions • Ss have greater control, responsibility over learning • Ss feel more ownership • Interaction promotes motivation