Is PowerTeaching just cooperative learning?
PowerTeaching includes direct instruction (15 minutes), which is infused with Think-Pair-Share and Random Reporter to increase student engagement. Students receive smaller chunks of information, talk about it, use kid language, and make connections. Teamwork allows students to talk and problem solve, and it allows teachers to reteach those who need it. This results in more on-task behavior and more learning. PowerTeaching is good instruction and is similar to Pearson and Gallagher’s gradual release of responsibility model—I do, we do, you do in pairs, you do.
