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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 testsin 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
- Practice cooperative-learning lesson planning
- Apply Wiggins and McTighe's understanding-by-design approach
- Identify desired learning outcomes
- Determine acceptable evidence of students' learning
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