Collaborative Learning: How Can We Implement It in Lower Elementary Classrooms?
by Jennifer Rice
1. Strategies: Think-Pair-Share, Jigsaw, Student Teams, Group Investigation
2. Factors to consider when grouping students: Age, Ability, Social Compatability
3. Scaffolding Techniques: Set clear goals for the activity, assign groups jobs for younger students
4. Resources: Schaffhauser, D. (2015). P21 Research Series Offers Advice on 21st Century '4Cs' -- THE Journal. Retrieved June 30, 2016 from https://thejournal.com/articles/2015/09/02/p21-research-series-offers-advice-on-21st-century-4cs.aspx
4.1. Luo, Y. (2015). Design Fixation and Cooperative Learning in Elementary Engineering Design Project. International Educational Studies, 8 (9), 107-112.
4.2. Slavin, R. (2015). Cooperative Learning in Elementary Schools. International Journal of Primary, Elementary, and Early Years Education, 43 (1), 5-14.
5. Collaborative Learning and Cooperative Learning are sometimes used interchangeably.
6. One of the 4Cs of 21st Century Skills: Communication, Collaboration, Creativity, and Critical Thinking