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Flexible Grouping and Flexible Grouping and Cooperative LearningCooperative Learning
Differentiation Differentiation Non-NegotiablesNon-Negotiables
Supportive learning environmentContinuous assessmentHigh-quality curriculumRespectful tasksFlexible grouping
It’s like an audition…It’s like an audition…In a sense, the teacher is
continually auditioning kids in different settings—and the students get to see how they can contribute in a variety of contexts.
Carol Ann Tomlinson, 2009
Flexible Grouping Flexible Grouping ScattergoriesScattergories
Brainstorm ways to group students
Grouping can be…Grouping can be…
Teacher AssignedStudent ChosenRandom
Grouping can be…Grouping can be…
determined by similar or varied:ReadinessInterestLearning profile
When does grouping When does grouping facilitate instruction?facilitate instruction?When it:When it:
allows both for quick mastery of information and ideas
allows for additional exploration by students needing more time for mastery
allows for both collaborative and independent work
gives students and teachers a voice in work arrangements
When does grouping When does grouping facilitate instruction?facilitate instruction?When it:When it:
allows students to work with a wide variety of peers
encourages teachers to “try out” students in a variety of work settings
keeps students from being “pegged” as advanced or struggling
Planning for GroupingPlanning for Grouping::Questions to ConsiderQuestions to Consider
When does grouping benefit students?
When does grouping facilitate instruction?
Which activities lend themselves to group work?
How do you determine group membership?
Cooperative learning Cooperative learning Structures developed by Spencer
Kagan◦Researcher and author◦Clinical psychologist and professor of
psychology◦Four specialty areas
Cooperative learning Multiple intelligences Classroom discipline Classroom energizers
Group Work - Old and NewGroup Work - Old and New
Task is usually a project Some students do more
work and take most responsibility
Some students are ignored by others in group
Some students feel success, others feel frustration
Each student cares most about what he/she learns and what grade he/she receives
Task may be a project, brainstorming, problem solving
Shared work and responsibility
Participation of all students is encouraged
Each student’s ideas and work are valued
Students care about group learning
Flexible Grouping with Flexible Grouping with Grouping CardsGrouping Cards
Share your ideas with the group
Clock buddiesClock buddies
Six Key Elements Six Key Elements To Cooperative LearningTo Cooperative Learning
TeamsWill to CooperateCooperative ManagementSkill to CooperateFour Basic PrinciplesCooperative Structures
Four Basic Principles to Four Basic Principles to Cooperative LearningCooperative Learning
PPositive ositive InterdependenceInterdependence
IIndividual ndividual AccountabilityAccountability
EEqual Participationqual Participation
SSimultaneous imultaneous InteractionInteraction
COOPERATIVE LEARNING COOPERATIVE LEARNING STRUCTURESSTRUCTURESThink-Pair-Share
Jigsaw
Round Table
Three-Step Interview
Numbered Heads Together
Send-a-Problem