SCORE: teaching students how to work in a group

theteachersdesk:

The SCORE strategy is an effective way to help students build the skills necessary to work in a group effectively and cooperatively.

Display this handy acrostic in the classroom and encourage students to “SCORE” as they participate in group work. 

Share ideas

Compliment others

Offer help and encouragement

Recommend changes nicely

Exercise self-control

It also helps to model exactly this kind of behavior when interacting with your students. Never underestimate social cognition.

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