4th Grade English Language Arts- NEE 4.3 Employs cooperative learning

The teacher almost always effectively combines flexible, independent, cooperative, and whole-class learning situations to maximize student learning. When cooperative learning is employed, it is exceptionally well-organized.

In the classroom, this might look like:

• Teacher fluidly directs independent, collaborative and whole class learning situations that maximize student learning

• Teacher fully applies all principles of effective CL (e.g., makes evaluation criteria clear, monitors and provides feedback, applies PIES [personal and group accountability, interdependence, equal participation, simultaneity])

• Teacher uses grouping strategies to help students interact with others from different cultures and backgrounds when possible

• Teacher may serve as a resource to colleagues in the use of independent, collaborative and whole class learning situations

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4th Grade English Language Arts