Teachers have learned many structures which can be used in our class meetings, team building and content areas to improve the level of student interactions. Cooperative learning is a studentcentered, instructorfacilitated instructional strategy in which a small group of students is responsible for its own learning and the learning of all group members. Thinkpairshare or rally robin or paired discussion oral teacher presents a question to the whole class. How we structure the interaction among students impacts dramatically on achievement and acquisition of social skills. Each team receives a set of index cards with a text feature name on each card and an informational text. Spencer kagan has 34 books on goodreads with 1571 ratings.
Cooperative learning in the thinking classroom eric. Where can you find more information about cooperative learning. Kagan cooperative learning by dr spencer kagan, in particular chapter 6 on structures and functions. Spencer kagan whose visionary ideas have done so much to develop education, and in particular, the field of cooperative learning over the last three decades. One way of telling the difference is that the 1st edition has a different cover. Books by spencer kagan author of cooperative learning. We discuss the benefits of the structures and explain why this alternative approach to classroom organisation works much better and has a longterm learning. Just as in a jigsaw puzzle, each pieceeach students partis essential for the completion and full understanding of the final product. The revised edition has a title of kagan cooperative learning.
We are so excited to share with you a wonderful approach to teaching and learning that we are using in every classroom, every day, to ensure that. Dr spencer kagan is a renowned educator who changed the way the world viewed teaching. Ive already purchased a copy from an amazon seller, but received the 1st edition. Classroom management must be in place before introducing a structure. Structural approach to cooperative learning spencer kagan cooperative. Curriculum and instruction kagan cooperative learning. How can you implement cooperative learning in order to effectively meet the diverse learning needs of students. Kagan cooperative learning structures teacher leaders from across the district and in each building have been trained in kagan structures for use in the classroom and inturn have continued building capacity with the teachers in the district, k12, on effective uses of kagan cooperative learning strategies for all students. Determine how adding depth and complexity to daily lessons will result in long term learning.
Murie the author documents his success using kagan structures to. This is the simplest of all cooperative learning structures. Spencer kagan poster rack to promote higher level thinking and respond be a structures. Cooperative learning structures can increase student achievement. Cooperative learning teachers who are well versed in a variety of team structures can create skillful lessons that engage and enlighten their students. I bought this book expecting that this was going to be the explanation of the 200 plus structures. Sep 10, 2007 american educational psychologist spencer kagan has a neat set of structures for improving cooperative groupbased learning. Anyone have opinion on kagan cooperative learning structures. Below are help guides and additional support files and documentation for kagan s software. Kagan cooperative learning structures why call on one when we can call on everyone.
Cooperative learning job placards the following placards help remind students about their job responsibilities. Kagan cooperative learningstructures for success part 3 classroom. Students pick their response and go stand in that corner. Kagans free articles cooperative learning structures. You can use structures to teach students rules and procedures, but you should at least have your quiet cue established, practiced, and ready to work during the structures. Structures we dont want to use a highconsensus structure for developing divergent thinking. The structural approach to coop erative learning is based on the creation, analysis, and system atic application of structures, or con tentfree ways of organizing social in. Cooperative learning, multiple intelligences, the brain, character development, winwin discipline. He is mainly known for his work on cooperative learning strategies often referred to as kagan learning structures.
Cooperative learning tools loyola university chicago. Kagan cooperative learning cooperative learning is as easy as. Best practices using kagan cooperative learning structures. What are the different types of cooperative learning. Kagan cooperative learning download ebook pdf, epub. Cooperative learning printable version what is cooperative learning. Spencer kagans provocative and insightful articles on kagan structures and how they have the power to transform education. According to jane joritznakagawa, the aims of spencer kagan s cooperative learning structures are. How to implement best practices using kagan cooperative learning structures. Score at least must score at least to complete this module item scored at least module item has been completed by scoring at least view must view in order to complete. Pdf the effects of kagan cooperative learning structures in. Cooperative learning resources in laura candlers online file cabinet teaching strategies. Comprehension activities introduction this book contains a collection of activities to teach researchbased reading comprehension strategies.
Kagan cooperative learning working with a partner poster freebie how to produce elementary school much more enjoyment partner work, classroom management, classroom community, great poster for teaching students to work with partners. Cooperative learning structures and multiple intelligences have been incorporated. Class identity building forming a classteam identity. Spencer kagans most popular book is cooperative learning. Jul 09, 2014 kagan cooperative learning structures for engagement smartcard tsc afbeeldingsresultaat voor list of kagan structures list of kagan structures. Activities have been categorized according to comprehension strategies, type of text, multiple. Mutual support feeling supported by classteam mates. Tes global ltd is registered in england company no 02017289 with its registered office at 26 red lion square london wc1r 4hq.
Kagan structures have proven themselves effective teaching and learning tools for. In the book kagan cooperative learning the author mentions many different structures without explaining them. Kagan cooperative learning structures, subjectverb agreement, teaching english. The purpose of this study was to find the effect of using cooperative learning structures on the student engagement in my chemistryaccelerated classroom. Cooperative learning rosary catholic primary school. Facing the students is the numbered list of responsibilities.
I believed that if i could increase student engagement, then i could increase the general student attitudes and overall learning. Mar 17, 2010 kagan structures kagan includes 36 cooperative learning structures designed to enhance student learning. Students interact with each other in the same group to acquire. For additional questions or support regarding kagan s software, please call kagan at 1. Students talk with others in that corner about why they choose their particular answer by using timedpairshare or roundrobin. Cooperative learning structures chart cooperative structure how it helps how it works materials needed how it can be implemented in the classroom kpaire allows for rehearsal and immediate feedback all students have opportunity to learn by reflection and verbalization active student involvement teacher poses question preferably. Students fold the placard and place their job titles so other group members can see them.
Students practice their communication skills and harmonious interaction with peers. Teacher poses a question with multiple responses, one response in each corner of the room. Tables of four students with four different roles work. At various times during a presentation, ask the participants to discuss the topic with someone sitting near them. Kagan cooperative learning structures have revolutionized the way tens of thousands of teachers teach. Kagan cooperative learning structures minibook pdf by dr. The jigsaw is a cooperative learning technique with a threedecade track record of successfully increasing positive educational outcomes. At rosary catholic primary school we wholeheartedly believe that together everyone achieves more team. Seven keys for success chapter 5 seven keys for success chapter 6 key 1. A miracle of active engagement in this article, we contrast a conventional classroom lesson and its environment with a classroom where kagan structures are brought in. Students achieve remarkable academic gains and acquire a range of social skills. Kagan structures walt introduce kagan structures in order to broaden teaching and learning methodology wilf improved knowledge of kagan structures and will be familiar with approx 6 structures to consider how the key principles of kagan and how these can be incorporated into learning and teaching. Kagan structures 2 assessment for learning strategies fannpick.
One aim is to foster positive, cooperative relationships between learners studying any subject in a class. Veterans elementary teachers have had over 3 years of training in kagan cooperative learning. The first edition has the title of cooperative learning dr. He finally concedes that he will have to have a separate book just on structures. Sep 23, 2009 an introductory video about the benefits and research using kagan structures for the classroom. Teacher provides a minute or two of silence to allow students to collect their thoughts and formulate a response. Oct 06, 20 this website and its content is subject to our terms and conditions. Desktop cooperative learning strategies companionprintable pdf. Cooperative learning theory and research chapter 1 frequent questions chapter 2 why do we need cooperative learning. Question cards are held in a fan, and students take turns picking to answer p. Cooperative learning structures teaching resources.
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