Hi All! This week on the blog, I wanted to share a Cooperative Learning strategy called Talking HEADS! I was reminded of this training during Routines for Reasoning from our January 4th PD.
At this point, we are working with very small numbers in our classroom so this strategy can be used as a whole class activity. (When we are back to normal, we can use it in small groups.)
One thing I love about this strategy is that it holds ALL students accountable for learning the material. Also, that it can be used in ALL subject areas.
Here is how it works:
- Students are placed in groups and then numbered off. (If there are 4 in the group, number from 1-4.)
- The teacher then poses a question such as a word problem or comprehension question.
- Students then put their heads together to figure out the answer. (I am thinking 6 feet and just some conversation at this point.)
- The teacher then calls out a specific number as the spokesperson.
- Because no one knows which number will be called, they all must learn the information!
Check it out in action below!
How can this help our students?
- Cooperative learning promotes discussion and accountability.
- It is great for reviewing and integrating skills.
- Think Practice, Rehearsal and Discussion.
- When students work in a group, they take a greater responsibility for their own learning and learn from each other too!
Like asking students if our school should serve pizza everyday and why?
*Students would be asked to come to an agreement and prove their thinking.
Using this strategy with the point of view of an author would be awesome!
Or with one of our word problems in math!
How fun is this!!!!! Grab this freebie to add to your lessons next week!
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