Perspectives+on+Cooperative+Learning

Lillian Katz David and Roger Johnson Robert Slavin Spencer Kagan Elizabeth Cohen - complex instruction
 * Gurus**

1. remember to be open and conmmunicate your enthusiasm or frustration. 2. Multiple people bring multiple perspectives...the knowledge of the broup is broader than that of individuals. 3. Respect quiet/private think time. 4. Effort from each member important. 5. Group is as strong as its weakest link - keeping all links strong. 6. Ask the quieter people what they think, and listen to their ideas. 7. Listen - reflect. 8. Important to identify the strengths of each member. 9. Try to reach consensus. 10. Have assigned roles (facilitator, recorder, reporter) and stay on task.
 * Learner Perspective**

1. Need for organization and planning. 2. Find the balance. 3. Giving it the time to work: repetition. 4. Be explicit about goals and expectations. 5. Helps to assign rotating roles (ie. recorder, facilitator) 6. Give implicit advice privately. Positive feedback. 7. Encourage people to take roles they wouldn't naturally assume (eg. have the leader be a listener and vice versa). 8. Facilitate self and peer assessment 9. Plan ahead - some groups will work much faster than others. Have a "next step" in mind. 10. Provide the group with an authentic audience to assess, view, enjoy all their hard work.
 * Teacher Perspective**