Chapter+4+-+Collaborative+Learning

This page is for discussion regarding Chapter 4 - Collaborative Learning: Consolidating Thinking with Peers. Once you have finished reading the chapter, please post your comments on the discussion board. The icon to get to the discussion board is in the upper-right corner of this page. Please make sure your comments are posted by Sunday, July 15. Feel free to post on other people's comments and share your ideas with the group!

Below are some questions to help stimulate thoughts and ideas on chapter 4:
 * 1) Recap your thinking thus far about the ways in which teachers can structure classrooms to facilitate student learning. What role does the focus lesson play in student learning? What about guided instruction? What might students need to apply this new knowledge?
 * 2) Describe the five features that should be considered in any collaborative learning task.
 * 3) How can Reciprocal Teaching be used in the classroom? How much preparation time might students need to learn how to have these conversations?
 * 4) What is automaticity and how can it be facilitated?
 * 5) What are appropriate formative assessments for collaborative learning?