Effective Strategies for Cooperative Learning in Science Classrooms
Explore the benefits and challenges of cooperative learning in the science classroom, along with the roots of this teaching approach around the world. Discover how cooperative learning fosters teamwork, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills sought after by current employers.
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Cooperative Learning in the Science Classroom Peer Facilitator Workshop Donna L. Pattison, PhD Instructional Professor Department of Biology & Biochemistry
Cooperation vs. Competition Grading Policy: Only the top two students will get A s in this class no matter what. Results? Benefits? Disadvantages?
Cooperative Learning: Goals 1.Acquire new information 2.To process information already acquired from prior learning 3.Acquire social skills and team skills
John Dewey: 1916 Small problem-solving groups Search for their own answers Learn democratic principles of teamwork Image Source: http://www.notablebiographies.com/images/uewb_04_img0233.jpg, retrieved 10/02/2012
Cooperative Learning Roots Around the World Robert Slavin: Inner cities on east coast: integration Y. Sharan and S. Sharan: Israel; Integration of European and Middle Eastern Jews (1948 Israel founded) Robert and David Johnson: Minnesota: Integration of handicapped students into mainstreamed classrooms On a piece of paper: What challenges did each of these populations face? Why might cooperative learning be effective in shifting attitudes and beliefs?
We Learn: 10% of what we read 20% of what we hear 30% of what we see 50% of what we both see and hear 70% of what is discussed with others 80% of what we experience personally 95% of what we teach someone else - William Glasser
What skills are current employers seeking?
Skills Desired by Fortune 500 Companies: 1. Teamwork 2. Problem solving 3. Interpersonal skills 4. Oral communications 5. Listening 6. Personal/Career Development 7. Creative Thinking 8. Leadership 9. Goal setting/motivation 10. Writing 11. Organizational Effectiveness 12. Computation 13. Reading www.mondovi.k12.wi.us/faculty/.../Research%20for%20Parents21.doc
Cooperation Increased intrinsic motivation to complete the task Friendships among group members Students translate teacher-speak to student-speak Students must organize and articulate thoughts Greater achievement Higher self-esteem More time spent on-task Better attitudes toward learning
Reflection On a notecard, explain one idea about teaching or learning that was new to you today and how it may impact your teaching this semester. Why is reflection an important activity?
