Pedagogical+3+Question+3

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I would begin by discussing what teamwork is with my students. I would ask students for their input on how working with others can help them learn and achieve their goals more effectively. I would give examples and non-examples of cooperative learning. I think it is important to provide concrete examples for students, so I would include the students by letting them engage in role-play. I would emphasize how students should be assigned various roles so that everyone has a specific task. It would benefit the students to have a rubric (describing each role) prior to beginning their assignments. Each person should understand what is expected of him/her. Rubrics provide a focus for students and goals to work toward. Checklists are also helpful. Each student could check his/her part as it is comleted. This would ensure whole-group participation. ======