Jigsaw Classroom Flashcards

Jigsaw Classroom Overview

• A teaching method aimed at diminishing in-group and outgroup effects, particularly in elementary school settings.

Steps of the Jigsaw Classroom

• Class is organized into small groups of 4-6 students.
• Each group member develops expertise on a specific aspect of the lesson.
• Students then form new "jigsaw groups" that consist of one member from each original group.
• In these new groups, students teach each other about their area of expertise.
• After the group interaction, students return to their home groups to share what they learned.

Outcomes of the Jigsaw Classroom

• Effectively reduces prejudice based on race, ethnicity, religion, and gender among grade school children.
• Promotes increased affection and liking among peers.
• Shows improvements in overall academic performance.
• Leads to a decrease in truancy rates.
• Enhances students' enjoyment and appreciation of school.
• Found to be effective in various interventions targeting prejudice reduction in children.

This quiz features flashcards on the jigsaw classroom model, focusing on its definition, steps, and outcomes. Each card presents key concepts essential for understanding how this teaching strategy aims to enhance collaboration and mitigate group biases in elementary education.