6.1 Value of Collaborative Conversations
True or False: Opportunities to collaborate can decrease learning
False they increase learning
True or false Interpersonal and small-group skills are where each member of the group must be accountable for some aspect of the task
False
True or False: Students should discuss ideas, solve problems, discover information, and complete projects
True
True or False: Teachers should model multiple times
True
What are the 2 subtypes of collaborative learning?
Group work and Productive group work
List one of the features of planning collaborative tasks
Positive interdependence
face-to-face interaction
Individual and Group Accountability
Interpersonal and small group skills
Group processing
List one group work strategy
Think-pair-share
Opinion stations
Novel ideas only
Etc.
List at least 2 elements required for a successful productive group task
Discussion of the topic requires argumentation/differing ideas
The group has the task of solving a problem or reaching a consensus
There is individual and group accountability
What is one question to consider when planning collaborative learning?
What task will the students complete?
How will the students be put into groups?
How can I differentiate?
What language/vocab should they use?
How should I explain my expectations?
Which feature is where the task must allow students to think about and discuss their experiences is
Group processing
Define what group work is in one sentence or more
Groups of students who often sit together
but work independently
What is this cooperative learning strategy: helps students learn and retain information by dividing them into groups to work together on a task
Jigsaw Method