Prerequisite: Cooperative Learning Basics,
Cooperative Learning: Level Up
Cooperative
Learning: Advanced builds upon the
skills learned in the first two Cooperative Learning training experiences. Practitioners
will explore how utilizing cooperative grouping strategies may look different
across age groups, and various content area. 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 2.0 clock hours (.2
CEUs) of training.
Training
Objectives
Participants
will:
- Review Cooperative
Learning Basics and Level Up.
- Compare and contrast how
cooperative learning strategies look different across age groups.
- 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 (CKSC) Addressed
Learning
Environment and Curriculum
Physical
Environment and Activities:
D. Creates engaging,
physically, emotionally safe, and inclusive environments to encourage play, exploration,
and learning across developmental domains. [Apply]
H. Articulates
evaluates, and/or applies current theories, research, resources, and policies
related to the design of curriculum and learning environments. [Apply]
Physical,
Social Emotional, and Cognitive Development
E. Is responsive and
encourages learning through questions, active listening, problem-solving
activities, and conversations.
I. Uses
contextualized teaching strategies to provide children and youth multiple entry
points to an activity based on their current knowledge and abilities.
Language
and Communication Development
C. Encourages
children and youth to communicate in a variety of ways.
F. Develops and
integrates strategies for integrating language and communication development
activities into all curricular areas.
Relationships
and Interactions with Children and Youth:
Enhancing
Group Experiences
C. Plans and guides
group activities to teach children and youth cooperation and collaboration.
F. Designs effective
group activities and interactions based on current research, curriculum, and
child/youth needs and input.
G. Utilizes group
management strategies based on theories of child and youth development.
Youth Engagement,
Voice, and Choice
C. Works with young people to
create an environment that offers various opportunities for youth leadership
and input.
D. Promotes and supports
child-initiated and youth-led planning and learning.
Primary
QIS Scales Addressed
I. Solid Organizational
Framework
I-E. Creating
Safe Spaces: Staff provide a safe
and welcoming environment.
II.
Supportive On-going Relationships
II-H. Scaffolding
Learning: Staff scaffold tasks for optimal learning.
II-J. Active
Learning: Activities support active engagement.
III.
Positive and Inclusive Environment
III-L - Fostering
Teamwork: Staff provide opportunities to collaborate and work cooperatively
with others.
III-M - Promoting
Responsibility and Leadership: Staff provide young people with
opportunities to grow in responsibility and leadership.