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Numbered Heads Together:

Abstract:

This article talks about the Co-Operative learning strategy using Numbered Heads Together. [[1]]

Keywords:

Numbered Heads, Strategy, Rubric.

Introduction:

Numbered Head Strategy is a Co-operative learning strategy that holds each student accountable for learning the material. Students are placed in groups and each person is given a number (from one to the maximum number in each group).The teacher posses a question and the student "Put there heads together" to figure out the answer. The teacher call a specific number to respon as spoke person for the group. This strategy ensure that each member knows the answer to the problems or questions ask by the teacher. Because no one knows which number will be called, all team members must be prepared.https://www.google.co.in/#q=numbered+heads+together

Procedure:

• Divide the students in to groups of four and give each one a number from one to four

• Pose the question or a problem to the class.

• Have students gather to think about the question and to make sure everyone in their group understands and can give an anwser.

• Ask the question and call out the number randomly.

• The students with that number raise their hands, and when called on, the students answers for his or her team.

Uses in various subjects:

Reading or English: Comprehension questions can be post to groups and students can work together to find the answers. Example: When reading a story students can be given the task of analyzing one of the characters, They can be ask question, "Which character traits are stated directly, and which are implied by the author.

Writing: Students can evaluate the quality of a piece of writing using the rubric. Have students review the writing as a group and assign scores as a group.

Math: Numbered heads together can be used when solving math problems. Ask questions such as open "What are the facts in this problem?" , "Which strategy would be most appropriate?" and "What solution did your group agree on?".

Social Studies: This strategy can be used after reading a chapter in a text, or after material has been presented. Ask clarifying questions about the text and have students find and discuss the answers. When groups are ready, review the answers using this strategy.

Science: This strategy can be used in preparation for a test or quiz. Allow time for students to study together in their groups and perhaps create questions that might be on the test or quiz. Using the Numbered Heads Together strategy, ask questions about the material that will be on the test or quiz.

Conclusion: This Co-Operative learning strategy promotes discussion and both individual and group accountability. This Strategy is beneficial for reviewing and integrating subject matter. Students with special needs often benefit when this strategy is used. After direct instructions of the material, the group supports each member and provides for practice, rehearsal, and discussion of content material.

Group learning methods encourage students to take greater responsibility for there own learning and to learn from one another, as well as from the instructor (Terenzini & Pascarella, 1994). https://www.teachervision.com/group-work/co-operativelearning/48538.html

References:

https://www.teachervision.com/group-work/co-operativelearning/48538.html https://www.google.co.in/#q=numbered+heads+together https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cooperative_learning