Cooperative Learning

Cooperative learning is an instructional method in which students work together in small groups on a structured activity.  Students are individually accountable for their work, and the work of the group as a whole is assessed.

• Have students complete a rubric to self-access their level of cooperation in group activities. Listed on this rubric is the success criteria.  If the student feels that they met this criteria, they check a level 3.  A level 4 would indicate that the student went above and beyond.   The teacher collects the rubric and only marks where they disagree with the student's self-assessment.   The teacher may leave a comment in the feedback section.  Using a rubric adds an accountability layer to using cooperative learning strategies.

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