2. Why Use Cooperative Learning? 1. Promote student learning and academic achievement 2. Help students develop skills in oral communication 3. Enhance student satisfaction with their learning experience 4. Increase student retention 5. Develop students' social skills 6. Promote student self-esteem
17. 10 Tips for Cooperative Learning 1. Playing teacher 2. The interview 3. Catch a brainstorm 4. Number Frenzy 5. Group Grading
18. 10 Tips for Cooperative Learning 6. The great debate 7. Listing activity 8. The One Minute Game 9. Assigning group roles 10. Ranking order
19. Considerations 1. Sometimes manipulation of groups may be necessary 2. Some students may not respond well in forced group situations 3. Time consuming 4. It is important to be alert and promoting success
20. References Kagan, Spencer. Cooperative Learning. San Clemente, CA: Kagan Publishing, 1994. www.KaganOnline.com David and Roger Johnson. "Cooperative Learning." [Online] 15 October 2001. <http://www.clcrc.com/pages/cl.html>. BBCWorldwide | November 29, 2007 www.worksheetlibrary.com/teachingtips/cooperativelearningtips.html