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But it should take place in small
groups—pairs or threesomes—and
be carefully structured
so that each child knows
her role. Roger Johnson, co-director
of the Cooperative Learning
Center at the University of
Minnesota, says that shy or introverted
kids benefit especially
from well-managed small-group
work because “they are usually
very comfortable talking with
one or two of their classmates
to answer a question or complete
a task, but would never
think of raising their hand and
addressing the whole class. It is
very important that these students
get a chance to translate
their thoughts into language.”
Imagine how different Maya’s
experience would have been if
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