KAGAN COOPERATIVE LEARNING
Ako Mahi Tahi
Kagan Cooperative Learning - Ako Mahi Tahi:
Structures for Engagement, Equity, & Excellence
5 Day workshop (can be taken day by day in order, or as an academy)
Kagan Cooperative Learning is a dialogic, relational teaching methodology that involves the use of specific structures to promote active participation and cooperation among students in the classroom. The approach is designed to facilitate learning and enhance academic performance by creating a collaborative and engaging environment that fosters positive relationships among students. Cooperative learning is the most researched teaching strategy, and is proven to make a difference.
The Kagan Cooperative Learning model is based on the principle that learning is a social process and that students can benefit from working together in pairs or small groups to achieve their learning goals. Kagan’s structured approach emphasises the importance of equal participation and shared responsibility, which are essential for creating a sense of community and promoting positive social interactions. In a Kagan classroom no student can hide - they all have to participate but with support.
Kagan Structures are easy-to-use flexible instructional strategies that can be adapted to different subjects, year levels, learning objectives, and context. Some examples of Kagan Structures include Timed-Pair-Share, RallyRobin, and Numbered-Heads-Together, which involve different types of interaction and collaboration between students. These structures are designed to promote active engagement, critical thinking, and effective communication skills, while also building positive social relationships among students.
Overall, the Kagan cooperative learning approach provides a powerful framework for creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment that promotes academic achievement, social-emotional development, and cultural responsiveness.
By incorporating Kagan Structures into their teaching, educators can transform the learning experience for their students and see amazing results!
Workshop Highlights
Maximise student learning and engagement with a powerful and proven approach.
Create a cooperative and nurturing classroom environment that prevents bullying, violence, and discipline problems.
Elevate the level of enjoyment, friendship, and interest in learning among students through effective Classbuilding and Teambuilding techniques.
Discover the limitations of group work and the advantages of Kagan Structures, ensuring optimal learning outcomes for all students.
Seamlessly incorporate ako and tuakana teina concepts in every learning session for a more holistic and culturally responsive approach.
Master the art of pairing and teaming strategies, including their formation and optimal use in different learning contexts.
Equip students with the essential skills and motivation to work together successfully, fostering a positive and collaborative classroom community.
Receive valuable management tips for effectively managing a cooperative classroom with ease.
Gain a deep understanding of the fundamental principles that lead to successful outcomes for all students.
With your attendance, you will receive:
Kagan Cooperative Learning Book
Kagan Cooperative Learning Course Workbook
“In the classroom it is the teacher who ultimately makes the choice of how much students feel included or excluded. When we choose not to make concerted efforts to make our classrooms more inclusive, we have still made a choice. It is a choice to default to traditional individualistic and competitive learning that results in many students feeling disconnected.”
— Miguel Kagan, Kagan USA