Look For: Collaborative Learning

Look For: Collaborative Learning

Front: Collaborating is a core practice of CS, ensuring different perspectives and inclusiveness. Teachers may be new to or need support to implement collaborative learning structures.

Back: Look for teacher modeling and building collaborative learning norms in the classroom. Are students taking turns talking about CS content? Are all students having input into the CS project they are working on? Does the teacher provide a clear structure for collaborative work? Is there fair grouping? Are there roles? Does the teacher model accountable talk? Does the teacher provide access and support to collaborative groups for emerging bilinguals and students with disabilities?

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