The
Johnsons strongly advocate for collaborative work in the classroom because it
promotes strong alliances and trust between members, which drives individuals
to learn the material and be engaged while performing tasks. They list several
options to incorporate cooperative learning starting from occasional group work
to multiple classroom sessions devoted to this process.
Instruction
is to reach the entirety of the classroom. These researchers have laid out
convincing examinations of what the interactive collaborative process can do to
amplify learning and create confidence. I saw how students in the collaborative
mode for small as well as extended assignments assimilated more information in
a shorter period, were more relaxed, and noticeably engaged.
There
was validation of effort. I witnessed considerably more attention when a
student modeled a problem at the board and in many cases enlisted their
classmates to join in on the discussion. It is the intent of this unit to show
how group associations coupled with other student-centered avenues
significantly augment the achievement level and joy in the classroom.
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