D e l e g a t i o n o f A u t h o r i t yD e l e g a t i o n o f A u t h o r i t y

The process by which a teacher decreases direct supervision and increases the student’s responsibility for his/her own learning.

E s s e n t i a l s f o r S u c c e s sE s s e n t i a l s f o r S u c c e s s

Students must understand the cooperative norms.

Students must understand the roles.

Students must receive clear instructions.

NO HOVERING!

S t u d e n t B e n e f i t sS t u d e n t B e n e f i t s

Opportunity to talk and interact with peers about concepts, ideas, and problem solving.

Increased understanding.

Learn to “work and play well with others”.

T e a c h e r B e n e f i t sT e a c h e r B e n e f i t s

More time to observe student interaction & discussion.

Changes role to a higher and more demanding level.