Cooperative group problem solving

Abstract

In this workshop the following aspects of cooperative group problem solving (CGPS) will be tackled:

• Initial state of the learner and the desired final state
• Cognitive apprenticeship model
• Implementing the cognitive apprenticeship model for large classes
• A logical problem solving strategy
• Cooperative groups versus traditional groups
• Group roles: manager, checker/recorder, skeptic, energizer/summarizer
• Context rich problems versus traditional problems
• Group functioning evaluation
• Practical issues in CGPS: Optimal group size; How often should groups be changed?; Individual accountability