Integrating Cooperative Learning Procedures, Solomon’s Six Types of Information and the Topic of Tefilah (Prayer)

When mentoring our pre-service and in-service teachers we need to describe and model both research-based and clinically tested best practices. Accordingly, our mentees should know about the integration of cooperative learning procedures and Solomon’s Six Types of Information.

On the chart below you will find sample applications of five different cooperative learning procedures with the six types of information related to the topic of tefilah (prayer).

The Integration of Cooperative Learning, Solomon’s Six Types of Information and the Topic of Tefilah

Cooperative Learning Procedures	Six Types of Information	Content Question/Challenge
Rally Round	Facts	List as many different parts of the Jewish worship service as you can. Example: Birchot HaShachar
Think-Write-Pair-Share	Concepts	When you think about Tefilah what ideas come to mind? Example: Kavanah
Paired Interview	Experiences and Feelings	Think of a meaningful experience you had during religious services. Share that experience, and your feelings about it with your partner.
Round Robin Brainstorming	Preferences	Brainstorm a list of places to pray and select your favorite.
Group Discussion Using Talking Chips	Informed Opinion	Explain why it is your favorite place to pray.

On the next post we will share how to integrate five different cooperative learning procedures with Solomon’s Six Types of Information on the topic of Jewish History.