• Collaboration

Frequent Use Strategy

  • Through Collaboration, teachers intentionally design learning experiences in which students work with one another toward the completion of a task or goal. Collaborative learning should be developed so that it requires the perspective, knowledge, skills, and research of every student.

    When using Collaboration, the teacher will design and facilitate partnerships and small groups within the classroom that allow each student to contribute in a purposeful manner toward a designated goal.

    Students will assume various roles within a group to accomplish a task, contribute significantly to the completion of the goal, and assess their own and others’ contributions to the task.

    Collaboration is not simply grouping for conversation, nor is it the division of a task into parts for each group member. It is best used when a common product or goal requires multiple perspectives and various types of submission or components, and when, through discussion and engagement, students contribute varied components of knowledge, different perspectives, or different skills to deepen understanding and improve the final product.

Look Fors

  • The Teacher will…

    • use flexible and fluid grouping structures to provide opportunities for students to collaborate with partners and small groups.
    • design group and partner work to ensure student discussion and interdependence is required.
    The Students will…
    • reflect on and apply their knowledge and prior experiences.
    • make connections to new learning with existing schema.
    • correct misconceptions and learning gaps.

Model Lessons

Videos

  • Math ES 1197-3

    In this video, the teacher provides an opportunity for students to work and discuss real-world problems while checking for understanding from students.

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  • Math HS 1207-12

    In this video, the students work to analyze, assess, and communicate their thinking on the math task.

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  • Math HS 1207-13

    In this video, students work to analyze, assess, and communicate their thinking on the math task.

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  •  Teacher monitors students

    Math MS 1200-2

    In this video, the teacher monitors students as they work collaboratively

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  •  Teacher teaching math in front of classroom

    Math MS 1200-4

    In this video, the students work in collaborative groups to solve a task and the teacher poses questions to students to deepen their understanding of the concept.

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  •  Students in class

    Math MS 1219-10

    In this video, the students use visual models to build a conceptual understanding while working with their peers to accomplish the task. The video illustrates students providing input and feedback on the work.

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  •  Students work together

    Math MS 1219-11

    In this video, students work together to discuss and accomplish a collaborative task. The students engage in providing input and feedback on the perspectives of their peers.

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