Cooperative Learning can be a beneficial structure in my classroom because it focuses on students working together, not in competition with each other. This opens friendships and gives a feeling of support and trust in the classroom. Also, every student will particpate in the discussions and activities more equally, instead of just a few students dominating the conversation/activity.
I think seating students in mixed-ability groups (1 high, 2 average, one low) at a table would be beneficial because some of the higher-achieving students can help the lower-achieving students understand the concepts. I think using the RoundRobin technique of having the students take turns talking and contributing to the conversation in their group is beneficial because it is a structure which expects that all students will contribute. The RoundTable technique is also a good way for students to share their ideas on paper instead of verbally. They add their ideas to a piece of paper which they pass around the table. Talking Chips is another good technique. Each student has a finite number of chips and he/she must give a chip each time he/she talks. This encourages students to think before they speak and realize if they are dominating the conversation. Inside/Outside Circle is a good way to get students out of their seats and interacting with all the others in the classroom. They shift spots and share something (whatever the teacher assigns to share at that moment) with many others.
I think seating students in mixed-ability groups (1 high, 2 average, one low) at a table would be beneficial because some of the higher-achieving students can help the lower-achieving students understand the concepts. I think using the RoundRobin technique of having the students take turns talking and contributing to the conversation in their group is beneficial because it is a structure which expects that all students will contribute. The RoundTable technique is also a good way for students to share their ideas on paper instead of verbally. They add their ideas to a piece of paper which they pass around the table. Talking Chips is another good technique. Each student has a finite number of chips and he/she must give a chip each time he/she talks. This encourages students to think before they speak and realize if they are dominating the conversation. Inside/Outside Circle is a good way to get students out of their seats and interacting with all the others in the classroom. They shift spots and share something (whatever the teacher assigns to share at that moment) with many others.
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