Real Learning Power: The Jigsaw Strategy

Do you want students to acquire knowledge with direct engagement (and not just lecture)? If so, the Jigsaw Strategy is for you! This strategy fosters a deeper understanding of content through cooperative learning and active learning. It requires students to understand material at a deeper level through peer teaching and collaboration. With just a bit of pre-planning and a few Jigsaw steps, your students will be reading, discussing, and collaborating with content in your discipline.

Author

Kelli Livermore

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Secondary Teachers

Downloadable Resource

Jigsaw Activity Planning Sheet

Micro-Course Outline

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PART 1: GETTING STARTED
  • What is the Jigsaw Strategy?
  • When to Use the Jigsaw Strategy?
  • Benefits of the Jigsaw Strategy
  • Basic Structure
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PART 2: JIGSAW STRATEGY STEPS
  • Step 1: Planning
  • Step 2: Chunking Content
  • Step 3: Home Grouping
  • Step 3: Home Grouping
  • Step 4: Have Students Meet in Expert Groups
  • Step 5: Students Return to Home Groups
  • Step 6: Assess ALL Students on ALL Content
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Part 3: JIGSAW STRATEGY TIPS AND TROUBLESHOOTING

  • Tip 1: Plan Transitions
  • Tip 2: Pre-Plan the Assessment
  • Tip 3: Accommodate an Uneven Number of Students
  • Tip 4: Support Struggling Learners
  • Take Action: Plan Your Jigsaw Strategy Activity

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