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INQUIRING TOGETHER, LEARNING TOGETHER
Yael Sharan
COOPERATIVE LEARNING
Diverse methods & modelsGroups work towards common goalInterdependenceHelping BehavioursProduct 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 behaviourto ensure individual accountabilitywith 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 otherHigh level thinking Positive views of other people/viewsSelf-esteem General social skills
Components of Group Investigation
InvestigationInteractionInterpretationIntrinsic motivation
#1 - InvestigationChallenging, multi-faceted, real problem
Class = inquiring community and a community of inquirers
Ss search for answers and construct knowledge
#2 - InteractionInteraction at each stage of the investigationSs inspire, teach, learn from, assist, critique, disagree with each otherTs help Ss acquire communication skills
#3 - InterpretationSs exchange, analyze, evaluate, synthesize their collated information and ideasGroup members negotiate answers to their questions
#4 – Intrinsic MotivationSs make individual and joint choices and decisionsSs have greater control, responsibility over learningSs feel more ownershipInteraction promotes motivation