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Instructional Practices

Real Learning Power: The Jigsaw Strategy (Jolt-066)


Description
Do you want students to acquire knowledge with direct engagement (and not just lecture)? If so, the Jigsaw Strategy is for you! This strategy fosters a deeper understanding of content through cooperative learning and active learning. It requires students to understand material at a deeper level through peer teaching and collaboration. With just a bit of pre-planning and a few Jigsaw steps, your students will be reading, discussing, and collaborating with content in your discipline.

Includes Free Downloadable Resource:
► Jigsaw Strategy Planning Sheet (Graphic Organizer)

Course Author: Kelli Livermore Course Duration: 1 Hour

Content
  • Welcome!
  • Part 1: Getting Started
  • What is the Jigsaw Strategy?
  • When to Use the Jigsaw Strategy?
  • Benefits of the Jigsaw Strategy
  • Basic Structure
  • Part 2: Jigsaw Strategy Steps
  • Step 1: Planning
  • Step 2: Chunking Content
  • Step 3: Home Grouping
  • Step 4: Have Students Meet in Expert Groups
  • Step 5: Students Return to Home Groups
  • Step 6: Assess ALL Students on ALL Content
  • Part 3: Jigsaw Strategy Tips and Troubleshooting
  • Tip 1: Plan Transitions
  • Tip 2: Pre-Plan the Assessment
  • Tip 3: Accommodate an Uneven Number of Students
  • Tip 4: Support Struggling Learners
  • Wrap Up
  • Take Action: Plan Your Jigsaw Strategy Activity
  • Learning Extensions [Optional]
  • About the Author: Kelli Livermore
  • Share Your Feedback
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever
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