STRATEGY
Interdependent Learning
I believe the highest form of student learning is "interdependent
learning," where students are dependent on each other for their learning success.
Some examples would be working on a joint project or a joint class presentation.
The business world is increasingly becoming dependent on teamwork.
While sharing of knowledge in the business world is called "teamwork," in the education world it is called "cheating."
According to Dr. William Glasser, students learn the most when they teach others.
I refer to this as interdependent learning. For me it is the highest form of learning, higher than independent learning.
Independent learning is best exemplified by computer-based instruction.
While there are major advantages in having students learn on computers, they miss the interaction of social activities.
Interdependent learning has students helping or mentoring other students for the benefit of both.
The slower learner reinforces their own learning, clarifies what they think they know, and aids a classmate.
For the teacher, the benefit is that instead of working with 34 individual students, they are working with 17 teams.
It is the ideal win-win situation.
For the faster learner, this process not only reinforces their own learning but helps clarify things which they may not have clearly understood.
152 Ways to Keep Kids in School: Effective, Easy-to-Implement Tips for Teachers by Franklin P. Schargel,
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152 Ways to Keep Students in School
Product ID: 97815966708773
by Franklin P. Schargel
Price: $29.95
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Speaking from years of experience, author Franklin Schargel provides 152 field-tested ideas about working with at-risk students.
Designed to be read and implemented quickly, these are concise snapshots of what educators can do to keep students from dropping out.
You can apply these practical tips in your classroom today.
Order by September 1, 2008 and get 20% off. Use promo code "LEARN" at checkout.
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