Prerequisite: Cooperative
Learning: Basics
Cooperative
Learning: Level Up takes a deeper dive
into the core practices related to cooperative learning structures, and helps practitioners
promote positive interdependence amongst their youth. Practitioners will
develop skills to plan for cooperative groups and maximize the impact of group
learning activities more effectively. Participants will also walk away with
more tools to implement the cooperative learning methods in their program to
nurture youth leadership, build community and keep things fun.
Upon successful
completion of this training, the participant will earn 2 clock hours (.2 CEUs)
of training.
Training
Objectives:
Participants
will:
- Review Cooperative
Learning Basics.
- Define
and Identify forms of positive interdependence that can be used to enhance cooperative learning activities.
- Utilize
a variety of group forming strategies (Group Formers) and group work structures
(Group Structures).
- Create a cooperative
learning agenda.
Core Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies
Addressed (CKSCs):
Learning
Environment and Curriculum
Physical Environment
and Activities:
Apply - D. Creates
engaging, physically, emotionally safe, and inclusive environments to encourage
play, exploration, and learning across developmental domains.
Physical, Social
Emotional, and Cognitive Development:
Apply - E. Is
responsive and encourages learning through questions, active listening,
problem-solving activities, and conversations.
Language and
Communication Development:
Apply - C. Encourages
children and youth to communicate in a variety of ways.
Relationships
and Interactions with Children and Youth
Enhancing Group
Experiences:
Apply - C. Plans and
guides group activities to teach children and youth cooperation and
collaboration.
Youth
Engagement, Voice, and Choice
Apply - C. Works with
young people to create an environment that offers various opportunities for
youth leadership and input.
Apply - D. Promotes
and supports child-initiated and youth-led planning and learning.
Primary
QIS Scales Addressed:
I.
Safe Environment
I-E. Creating Safe
Spaces
II.
Supportive Environment
II-H. Scaffolding
Learning
II-J. Active Learning
III. Interactive Environment
III-L. Fostering
Teamwork
III-M. Promoting Responsibility and
Leadership