Integrating Cooperative Learning Procedures, Solomon’s Six Types of Information and the Topic of the Hagim (Jewish Holidays)

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 the hagim.

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

Cooperative Learning Procedures	Six Types of Information	Content Question/Challenge
Rally Round	Facts	Record as many different facts as you can about Passover
Think-Write-Pair-Share	Concepts	When you think about Passover, what general ideas come to mind? (Example: Redemption)
Paired Interview	Experiences and Feelings	Think of a meaningful experience that you have had during Passover. Share that experience and the related feelings with a learning partner.
Round Robin Brainstorming	Preferences	Brainstorm a list of things we do during the seder, and select your favorite.
Group Discussion Using Talking Chips	Informed Opinion	Explain your selection to your learning partner.

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 the middot (Jewish Virtues).