Cooperative Learning With Established Roles by Kelley Marker

1. Cooperative Learning
with established
Roles
BY: KELLEY MARKER

2. What is it?
Cooperative Learning is small-group learning. Small groups
of students work together on a common task.

3. Five Basic Elements
for Successful learning:
1. Positive Interdependence- Students feels responsible for their own effort.
2. Face-to-Face Interaction- Students support one another.
3. Individual and Group Accountability- Each student is responsible for doing their
own part and the group is accountable for meeting their goal.
4. Group Behaviors- Students learn to work with others.
5. Group Processing- Students analyze their own and the group’s ability to work
together.

4. Examples of Roles in the group:
 Organizer - Provides overall structure
 Recorder- Writes down important information
 Timekeeper- Keeps the group on task and on time
 Encourager- Models appropriate social skills
 Spokesperson- Represents the groups work to the rest of the class

5. PROS VS. CONS
 Active Participation
 Challenge Other Students
 Share Ideas
 Increase Self-Esteem
 Motivation
 Ownership of Learning
 Open Discussions
 Releasing Control
 Managing Noise
 Resolving Conflicts
 Assessing Student Learning

6. YouTube Video Cooperative Learning

7. How can this be used in the
classroom?
Reading
Have students take turns reading
aloud.
Have students review books
together.
Writing
Have students brainstorm topics.
Have students write a “how-to”
paper.
Math
Have students practice problem-
solving.
Have students act out the
problem.

8. Why is it important?
When cooperative learning is implemented well, it encourages achievement, student
discussion, active learning, student confidence, and motivation.