Cooperative Learning Structure Overview

Study Notes

Cooperative learning is when students work together in small teams to solve a problem or complete a task.
The goal of cooperative learning is to maximize individual and collective learning.

Positive Interdependence (We instead of Me): Team members rely on each other to achieve a common goal.
Face-to-Face Interaction: Students actively engage in discussions, explaining and elaborating on ideas.
Individual & Group Accountability: Each student is responsible for their own learning and contributes to the group's success.
Interpersonal and Small Group Accountability: Teams need explicit teaching of social skills like communication and conflict resolution.
Group Self-Evaluation: Teams reflect on their learning process and how they can improve.

Team Line Up: Students form lines based on specific criteria, promoting communication and concept development.
Round Robin: Everyone in the group gets a chance to present their ideas in turn, allowing for equal participation.
Circle the Sage: A structure to answer group questions where individuals with knowledge become "sages" and share their insights.
Group Discussion: Simple yet effective, students discuss topics with their peers.
Three Step Interview: Participants pair up and interview each other, then share their learnings with the group.
Think-Pair-Share: Students think individually, discuss their ideas in pairs, and then share them with the whole group.
Jigsaw: Students become experts on specific topics, sharing their knowledge with their groupmates.
Corners: Participants choose from different options and discuss their choices, fostering self-awareness and group interaction.
Guess-the-Fib: Students try to fool their teammates by presenting two unbelievable facts and one believable fib.
Inside-Outside Circle: Students stand in two circles and rotate, sharing information with their partners.
Spend-A-Buck: Students make group decisions by allocating "money" to different choices, encouraging participation and consensus-building.

Lecture-Discussion Method: Combines lecturing with active student involvement through questioning, building on prior knowledge, and presenting information systematically.
Cooperative and Collaborative Learning: Students work together to explore concepts, with responsibility for both individual and group learning.
Jigsaw Method: Students become experts on different aspects of a topic and share their knowledge with their group.
Think-Pair-Share: A structured discussion process where students think individually, share their ideas in pairs, and then contribute to a wider discussion.

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