CL Unit Three
Objectives
Upon completion of this unit students will be able to design their own Cooperative Learning activity that includes:
- Assigning a task with description of that task
- Setting up groups with explanation for those groups
- Explaining their role as a facilitator as well as the students' role
- An assessment with a rubric that makes all students accountable as a group and individually
Instruction
Putting the pieces together!
In this unit you will take a shot at designing a cooperative learning lesson. The lesson should be at least the length of a regular class period but can extend to two classes. Below is a guideline to follow when designing your lesson:
Grouping:
- How are you going to set up your groups?
- Will each member have a specific role?
- How will you hold each group member accountable?
Task:
- What is your content and topic?
- What are you asking your class to accomplish? In other words what are you objectives?
- Include step by step instructions to guide your students
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Assessment:
- What is the final product?
- What are you hoping for the class to accomplish?
- How will you evaluate your class? Include formative and summative assessments
Facilitation:
- What will your role be in facilitation for the class? Please explain.
Five Elements
- Please include a description of your unit and how it fits into the five essential elements of cooperative learning lesson designs.
Assessment
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Your assessment is the creation of a cooperative learning lesson as described above. Students will have the prior knowledge of how to create and implement lessons though this may be the first design of a cooperative learning lesson. You may use the template below to design your lesson or use the one below. Make sure you incorporate all parts of the checklist above.
File:Cooperative Learning Design.pdf
After creating your cooperative learning lesson plan, exchange your lesson with a peer and have them review and critique it for feedback. Refer to resources from prior lessons when giving feedback as well as the checklist above.
Continue to Unit 4!