FIGURE 11.8
Jigsaw Classroom
In a jigsaw classroom assignment, a lesson is divided into different subtopics, and students in diverse groups are given the assignment of mastering one subtopic. These expert groups work together to create an artifact (e.g., a joint summary or poster). Then members of each expert group return to teach their newfound knowledge to the jigsaw group, where each member has now learned a piece that makes up the larger lesson. By giving every student equal status and encouraging cooperation toward a common goal, the jigsaw classroom is an effective way to reduce prejudice.
Jigsaw Classroom
In a jigsaw classroom assignment, a lesson is divided into different subtopics, and students in diverse groups are given the assignment of mastering one subtopic. These expert groups work together to create an artifact (e.g., a joint summary or poster). Then members of each expert group return to teach their newfound knowledge to the jigsaw group, where each member has now learned a piece that makes up the larger lesson. By giving every student equal status and encouraging cooperation toward a common goal, the jigsaw classroom is an effective way to reduce prejudice.