Category Archives: Cooperative Learning

CBCI for the Thinking Classroom (CBCI)

Posted on September 30, 2023 by lampleq

What is CBCI? Many of us grew up with the education practices of direct instruction with independent practice. We were taught to “sit and get” and regurgitate the information back on weekly assessments.  Concept-based curriculum and instruction(CBCI) has transformed learning … Continue reading →

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Cooperative Learning – Whalen

Posted on July 11, 2018 by whalenj3

Idea 1- Team Building Activity for The House on Mango Street This unit will be the first unit of the school year.  The novel revolves around a coming of age story, with the female protagonist facing many challenges and decisions … Continue reading →

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Cooperative Learning Strategies

Posted on July 10, 2018 by abuattsn

Cooperative Learning Method 1: Circle of Viewpoints For this idea, students are able to gain different viewpoints and perspectives from other classmates about a certain event, topic, or issue.This allows for a thorough and more complete understanding about what is … Continue reading →

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Cooperative Learning: Booth

Posted on July 10, 2018 by boothla2

Lesson Idea #1: Team Building- It’s a Mystery Lesson Goal: The goal of this lesson is for students to work as a team to complete activities. This lesson will require students to find a way to work together and will have … Continue reading →

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Ideas for Cooperative Learning in 5th Grade ELA

Posted on July 9, 2018 by mcleanjl

IDEA #1: Text Structure “Magazine” Jigsaw As a review of text structures, groups will create a “class magazine” in one class period! Of course, this magazine would not be something publishable or “final” in any way, shape or form. Instead, the … Continue reading →

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MTV Learning Strategies- Chalk Talk & Tug-of-War

Posted on June 24, 2018 by abuattsn

MTV Strategy #1 -Chalk Talk Engaging students in the classroom can be difficult thing to do. Often times many students may feel intimidated by their peers out of fear that they might be judged for their ideas or what they have … Continue reading →

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Building a Community of Inquiry

Posted on June 24, 2018 by reecesn

Creating a Community of Inquiry Using Philosophical Discussion Before you Begin: An Introduction: These strategies promote student voice. This, in turn, creates a culture of participation and attention and allows for an inclusive and collaborative space verses a more (typical) … Continue reading →

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Cooperative Learning Lessons – Markham

Posted on July 3, 2017 by markhaan

Team Building Lesson – Zoom Overview and Objectives: In a collaborative classroom, team building is an essential component of success. Students need to work together and support one another to truly function as a team while problem solving and learning … Continue reading →

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Cooperative Learning Lessons-Coldiron

Posted on July 3, 2017 by coldirnn

Cooperative Learning Lessons 4th grade Pop Art Study/ Gallery Show CO-OP CO-OP Student-centered discussion: Students sit at their regular tables of four and find four very different examples of Pop Art by four different artists. Each work will be numbered 1-4. Students … Continue reading →

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Cooperative Learning Strategies – Burtis

Posted on July 3, 2017 by burtisca

All students need the ability to work cooperatively with others. Whether they are the trainee, or the trainer, working together is necessary. Jigsaw is a method that really tackles that aspect. The student must take ownership in learning their piece … Continue reading →

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