Jig Saw
This collaborative learning strategy promotes positive social interaction by making each student the expert on a specific section of a lesson, which they will then be responsible for teaching to their peers.
How it works: Students are divided into small groups called jigsaw teams. Each member of that team is assigned a specific section of the lesson that they are responsible for teaching to the other members of their jigsaw team. Teams then split up so that students can work with members of other teams who are responsible for the same information, which are called expert groups. The teacher will provide a time limit for these expert groups to plan instruction for the rest of their jigsaw team members. When time runs out students return to their original jigsaw teams and share the information they have become experts on.
How it works: Students are divided into small groups called jigsaw teams. Each member of that team is assigned a specific section of the lesson that they are responsible for teaching to the other members of their jigsaw team. Teams then split up so that students can work with members of other teams who are responsible for the same information, which are called expert groups. The teacher will provide a time limit for these expert groups to plan instruction for the rest of their jigsaw team members. When time runs out students return to their original jigsaw teams and share the information they have become experts on.