Pdf the effects of kagan cooperative learning structures in. Kagan structures explained explanation of the fish bowl way to facilitate groups and discussion about science. In fact, i am a brand new elementary teacher, trying out the simple strategies i picked up from a pd this past year that was called kagan s cooperative learning structures. For example, a simple kagan structure is a rallyrobin. If the team gets studck, only the original card holder. Structures create equal participation, which means all students are engaged a much greater percentage of the time. Structures are simple, stepbystep instructional strategies.
A miracle of active engagement in this article, we contrast a conventional classroom lesson and its environment with a classroom where kagan structures are brought in. Cooperative learning structures chart cooperative structure how it helps how it works materials needed how it can be implemented in the classroom kpaire allows for rehearsal and immediate feedback all students have opportunity to learn by reflection and verbalization active student involvement teacher poses question preferably. Kagan cooperative learning working with a partner poster freebie how to produce elementary school much more enjoyment partner work, classroom management, classroom community, great poster for teaching students to work with partners. Cards have a question on the front and an answer on the back. Short answer questions or problems that have specific solutions work the best.
Fan and pick cards matter kagan s structure science by neelam awan fan and pick cards matter kagan s structure science. Curriculum and instruction kagan cooperative learning. Kagan structures walt introduce kagan structures in order to broaden teaching and learning methodology wilf improved knowledge of kagan structures and will be familiar with approx 6 structures to consider how the key principles of kagan and how these can be incorporated into learning and teaching. My favourite game was when we traded the yellow cards with. Kagan structures quiz quiz trade students quiz a partner, get quizzed by a partner, and trade cards to repeat with a new partner. Students are provided with flashcards on items they dont know, or students create the cards on missed items following a pretest. Included in this smartcard are 28 of kagan s very best cooperative learning structures. In pairs, student share with a partner for a predetermined time while the partner listens. Thinkpairshare the teacher poses a question to the class. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. Kagan structures walt introduce kagan structures in order to broaden teaching and learning methodology wilf improved knowledge of kagan structures and will be familiar with approx 6 structures to consider how the key principles of kagan and how these can. Kagan structures in a kindergarten classroom see more.
Most kagan structures are designed to increase student engagement and cooperation. Kagan and all of the teaching strategies he has to offer. Determine how adding depth and complexity to daily lessons will result in long term learning. Question cards are held in a fan, and students take turns picking to answer p. The following kagan strategies are organized in alphabetical order for easy access. No card is set on the table unless all teammates agree. Cooperative learning structures and multiple intelligences have been incorporated. These structures are based on the kagan strategiesby dr. Students work together in a variety of kagan structures. He finally concedes that he will have to have a separate book just on structures.
With these structures, you wont have to worry if your cooperative learning lessons respect the principles known to increase student achievement and improve social relations. There are many types of cooperative learning structures. See more ideas about cooperative learning, kagan structures, kagan. Kagan structures create a cooperative and caring class tone by putting students on the same side as they interact in pairs, small teams, and with classmates. You hear how schools have used kagan cooperative learning to boost. Here are a few examples from kagan s 1994 book on cooperative learning. Instead of didactic teaching, in which a teacher stands at the front and tells information to whole class, kagan thought that there were. Kagan cooperative learning structures, subjectverb agreement. Using question cards, students quiz a partner, get quizzed by a partner, then trade and repeat with a new partner. Talk with a partner for 5 minutes about the routines you would have to develop to make sure this runs smoothly and does not devolve into a nightmare.
You can do the exercises online or download the worksheet as pdf. Kagans cooperative learning structures the new teacher. The students think about their response, and then students pair with a partner to talk over their ideas. Students stop what they are doing and keep the card they have. Prepare a set of question cards or have each student create a question card. In the book kagan cooperative learning the author mentions many different structures without explaining them.
A simple and effective tool to encourage collaborative learning in the classroom from itc publications the experts in critical and cr. Instructors rely on cooperative learning strategies or kagan structures to advance collective learning with these 5 techniques. Use only cards with text structures that you have covered in class. In this musthave kagan reference guide, you get 59 stepbystep kagan structures youll use time and time again.
Best practices using kagan cooperative learning structures. More information about kagans cooperative learning structures can be. Each of the following cooperative learning structures were developed by spencer kagan. We discuss the benefits of the structures and explain why this alternative approach to classroom organisation works much better and has a longterm learning. Few cues the process is repeated, except the tutor shows only the question on the front of each card, and asks the tutee to answer from memory. Spencer kagan who has been responsible for the development of over 200 instructional strategies for classroom use. When the new tutee wins all herhis cards, partners advance to round 2. With these structures, you wont have to worry if your. Apr 02, 20 whether youre familiar with kagan structures or interested in learning more about alternative teaching techniques to raise engagement and learning in this article we consider the uses and benefits of implementing kagan structures in your classroom article 1 of our 3part series. Last year, my school began to really focus on student engagement, and to do that, my principal worked extremely hard to get all of our staff. Spencer kagan the structural approach to cooperative learning teachers who are well versed in a variety of team structures can create skillful lessons that engage and enlighten their students. Kagan structures 2 assessment for learning strategies fannpick. Kagan catalog cooperative learning kagan publishing.
Jun 12, 2014 this brief animated video introduces you to kagan. Kagan strategies work to increase student engagement through active participation, use of movement through the classroom, cooperation and student interaction, kagan, 2009. Once the cards are made up, students proceed through three rounds in pairs to. Because they create an unparalleled level of student engagement. Use different higher level questioning strategies to add rigor to our daily lessons. Each team receives a set of question cards, about 8 cards per team. Activities have been categorized according to comprehension strategies, type of text, multiple. Teacher announces a topic, states how long each student will share, provides think time. When the tutee wins all the cards, partners switch roles. Group roles spokespersonrepresents the group and presents group work to rest of the class timekeeperkeeps group on task and on time team facilitatormoderates discussions, keeps the team on schedule, ensures that work is completed by all, and makes sure that all have the opportunity to participate and learn. Blind sequencing teambuilding, thinking teams work to sequence cards in their proper order, but there is a catch each student holds his or her own cards, and no one else can see what is on them. Walt introduce kagan structures in order to broaden.
Jul 09, 2014 11 kagan classbuilding structures in an easy to read and use flip book. Kagan structures are on an extralarge, trifold structure card measuring 11 x 25. Kagan techniques for increased student engagement the kagan structure supports and opens up doors for more opportunities in the classroom, this is just a reminder of what those are. If youre a kagan fan, using kagan structures is a great way to get your students actively involved and working cooperatively. Structures ensure every student is individually accountable so no one can hide and take a free ride.
Included in this smartcard are 28 of kagans very best cooperative learning structures. I also put in their team job cards into the pocket. Kagan activities 20 task cards for reading informational text practice. Jul 28, 2015 i also put in their team job cards into the pocket. I have up to 5 jobs per team, but i try to only have 4 people to a group its a kagan training reason, so i usually dont use the materials job and just have my team leaders do that one. Comprehension activities introduction this book contains a collection of activities to teach researchbased reading comprehension strategies. I bought this book expecting that this was going to be the explanation of the 200 plus structures. The final activity in the lesson uses kagan literacy cards to engage. The structural approach to coop erative learning is based on the creation, analysis, and system atic application of structures, or con. This also can be used for reading informational text test prep. The kagan structure supports and opens up doors for more opportunities in the classroom, this is just a reminder of what those are.
They can use cards to identify which skills are being used, and then. Text structure activities and student work garfield elementary school, kansas topic. Dr spencer kagan is a renowned educator who changed the way the world viewed teaching. Play go to your corner with short text structure passage cards. You can use different colored index cards, cards with numbers on them, or different colored sticks. Flashcard star students circulate in the room quizzing new partners, hoping to retire cards from their practice deck. By no means do i know everything there is to know about dr. Finally, students share their ideas with the class. Kagan stucture cards magnets on back for easy use in class daily agenda asses. Pdf even after undertaking years of formal education to acquire the language in. These back to school task cards are a fun way for you and your students to get to know each other at the beginning of the school year. A quick reference to structures and potential uses structure brief description potential uses visual carousel feedback rotation viewing of team projects feedback form midway point or finished project sharing. Included in this trifold smartcard are 28 of kagans very best cooperative learning structures. See how this powerful approach is revolutionizing the entire teaching and learning process.
I hope you find the list useful, and of course it goes without saying, i rely on you using this list as a springboard to accessing and learning much, much more about kagan structures in the future. The card is then returned to stack to try again later. Rather than calling on one student at a time, the teacher has all students interacting at once by saying, turn to your partner and do a. How to implement best practices using kagan cooperative learning structures. Nov 3, 2016 kagan cooperative learning structure card. He is mainly known for his work on cooperative learning strategies often referred to as kagan learning structures.
Kagan cooperative learning structure card learning, shared. Kagan s best structures for developing your students multiple intelligences are on this trifold smartcard. Students sequence their cards face down on the table. Browse kagan structure cards resources on teachers pay teachers, a marketplace trusted by millions of teachers for original educational resources. Elaboratorrelates the discussion with prior concepts and knowledge. You can use these struct tech week student browse over 50 educational resources created by keanrys kreations in the official teachers pay teachers store. The structure function table here illustrates that.
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