q Refer to a structure by it s NAME [Rally Robin, Quiz-Quiz-Trade]. Students will soon know exactly what to do when you call a structure, so it saves times. q Start off by using Kagan Structures for non-academics. q Use for getting to know each other, team building, social skills. q Slowly begin including structures into lessons with easy to grasp concepts for all students to be successful and gain confidence. q Increase the rigor as students become Kagan fluent. q Practice/rehearse a structure with a group of students to model how it should be done. q Ensure students understand numbering, face/shoulder partners, coaching, praising/gambits, working with a partner. Explain, model, and practice it! q STOP a learning structure right away if students look confused or are not doing it correctly. It s better to fix it right away. q THINK TIME is not optional. It is essential for cooperative learning structures. On average, give around 5 seconds for a general classroom and up to 8-10 seconds for special education or English as a second language (ESL) classes. Monitor & adjust your think time amount for your students. q Kagan Cooperative Learning is a highly social teaching strategy. Students with speech/language challenges may need modifications and support. Students with social anxiety, may work best joining a pair of 2 (as 3), to alleviate stress. Just be flexible! q Get creative! Kagan strategies are known to be used in ALL K-12 grade levels and in ALL academic disciplines. They can literally be used in any lesson! [ If you ever have questions about this product please email me at thebehaviorbunch@gmail.com ] Kagan, S. and Kagan, M. (2009). Kagan cooperative learning. San Clemente, CA: Kagan Publishing.
[PAIRS TEACHING] Students sit next to each other. First Problem: A Solves; B Coaches & Praises. Next Problem: B Solves; A Coaches & Praises. Continue solving problems.
[PAIRS TALKING] Teacher poses question/task. (multiple answers/responses!) Think Time( Teacher sets timer. Partners take turns responding.
[PAIRS WRITING] Teacher provides a task/prompt. (multiple answers/responses!) Think Time( Teacher sets timer. Partners take turns writing answers on one paper.
[TEAM TALKING] Teacher provides a task/prompt. (multiple answers/responses!) Think Time( Teacher sets timer. Students go around the table sharing their responses orally.
Teacher provides a task/prompt. Think Time( Teacher sets timer. Each student writes down their response. Students go around the table sharing their answers/ideas. All teammates write the answer on their own paper if they agree.
[TEAM WRITING] Teacher provides a task/prompt. (multiple answers/responses!) Think Time( Teacher sets timer. Students take turns writing one responses on the same paper.
[BRAINSTORMING] Teacher provides a task/prompt. (multiple answers/responses!) Think Time( Teacher sets timer. Students write 1 response on each paper covering the table.
[STAND-UP-HAND-UP-PAIR-UP] Stand Up Hand Up Pair Up Wait for instructions.
Team chooses a Showdown Captain. Teacher reads question. Working alone; all teammates write their answer (white board/paper). Teacher says Showdown! Teammates show and state their answers. Captain leads checking. Showdown captain role rotates to the left.
Student #1 holds question cards in a fan and says, Pick a card. Student #2 picks a card, reads question aloud, and gives 5 seconds of think time. ( Student #3 answers the question. Student #4 tutors or praises. Students rotate roles.
Students mix around the room. Teacher calls, Pair! Students pair up (using a high-five) to the person closest to them. Teacher gives a question & think time. ( Students take turns sharing & listening.
Teacher signals to Stand-Up Hand-Up Pair-Up. Partner 1 quizzes Partner #2. Partner #2 answers. Partner #1 offers a praise or coaches. Partners switch roles. Partners trade cards and repeat with a new partner (SUHUPU).
[PAIRS DISCUSS] Teacher poses question/topic & gives time limit for each share. Think time. ( Partner 1 shares. Partner 2 praises. Partners switch roles.
[TEAM DECISION MAKING] Each student gets 10 play dollars. Option cards are laid our on team tables. Students put a dollar on each option. Students spend remaining dollars how they like. Team discusses results (agrees & disagrees) to reach a consensus.
[TEAM DISCUSSION] Each student gets two chips. Teacher provides discussion topic & provides think time. Any student begins discussion by placing his/her chip in the center of the table. Discussion continues until everyone s chips are used.
Stand-Up Hand-Up Pair-Up. Partner A asks question; B responds. Partner A records answer. Partner B checks & initials. Switch Roles. Repeat with a new partner until worksheet is complete.
[2 TRUTHS 1 LIE] Teacher provides prompt/task. Each person writes [1] TRUE statements and [2] FALSE Team member or partner guesses the [2] LIES.
Students number off. Teacher asks question. Students think & write. Heads together; share and discuss. Teams signal when ready. Teacher calls number that will answer.
Great work! You worked hard at You re good at... Thank you for... I enjoyed working with you!
Greet Them. Make Eye Contact. Be an active listener. Give them feedback. Thank them.
Rephrase your partner s statement/answer. ü Another idea is I like how you ü How did you? What if you tried?
ü Face the speaker/listener. ü Make eye contact. ü Speak slowly and carefully. ü Nod to show that you understand. ü Ask clarifying questions. ü Don t interrupt them. ü Stay on topic.
ü What I heard you say was.. ü I agree with because... ü I disagree because ü I want to add ü I have a question about... ü Can you explain ü I solved this problem by...
A B face partners B shoulder partners A
Fan & Pick
B A face partners B shoulder partners A
Fan & Pick
B A face partners B shoulder partners A
Fan & Pick
B A face partners B shoulder partners A
Fan & Pick
B A face partners B shoulder partners A
Fan & Pick
face partners B A B shoulder partners A
Fan & Pick
face partners B A B shoulder partners A
Fan & Pick
face partners B A B shoulder partners A
Fan & Pick
Kagan Structures: Kagan, S. and Kagan, M. (2009). Kagan cooperative learning. San Clemente, CA: Kagan Publishing.