Question

What is your role as a teacher in Cooperative learning model?

I. To assist learning teams to do their work

II. To list knowledge of learning material

III. To go over objectives for the lesson and establish the learning set

1. Only II
2. I, II and III
3. I and II
4. II and III

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : I, II and III

The cooperative learning model was developed to achieve at least three important instructional goals: academic achievement, acceptance of diversity and social skill development (through teamwork). This is a specific small group approach that incorporates democratic processes, individual accountability, equal opportunity and group rewards. A number of types of cooperative learning activities and models are frequently used in today’s classroom such as student teams achievement divisions, jigsaw and group investigation. Teacher’s Role in the Cooperative Learning Model:

• Phase 1: Present goals and learning set: Teacher goes over objectives for the lesson and establishes the learning set.
• Phase 2: Present information: Teacher presents information to students either verbally or with a text material.
• Phase 3: Organize students into learning teams: Teacher explains to students how to form learning teams and helps to groups make efficient transition.
• Phase 4: Assist teamwork and study: Teacher assists learning teams as to do their work.
• Phase 5: Test on the materials: Teacher lists knowledge of learning materials or groups present results of their work.
• Phase 6: Provide recognition: Teacher finds ways to recognize both individual and group effort and achievement.

Hence, we conclude that all the above points are the teacher’s role in the Cooperative Learning Model.