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Designing
Cooperative Learning Applications
Karl A. Smith
University of Minnesota
PowerPoint
Presentation, Part 1
PowerPoint
Presentation, Part 2
Abstract
Design of applications of formal cooperative learning (CL)—jigsaw,
project, case, or problem-based; comprehension task; structured
controversy; group tests—in a workshop format. Opportunity
to design or redesign formal CL activities for your classes. Wiggins
and McTighe's (1998) "backward design" format (identify
desired outcomes, determine acceptable evidence, plan instruction)
is featured.
Wiggins, Grant, and McTighe, Jay. 1998. Understanding
by Design. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.
Learning
Objectives
As a result of the Designing Cooperative Learning Applications
workshop, participants will be able to -
Explain essential features of formal cooperative learning
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Practice cooperative-learning lesson planning
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Apply Wiggins and McTighe's understanding-by-design approach
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Identify desired learning outcomes
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Determine acceptable evidence of students' learning
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