o Describe
the scenario.

o Identify
classroom rules for working in cooperative groups.

o Discuss
Lynette’s behavior. Is it disruptive or nondisruptive to her group? Why?

o Describe
teacher behaviors that promote student motivation.

o Examine
methods for engaging students in the learning process.

o List the
teacher’s strengths and weaknesses.

Mr. Torres’ second-grade students are working in cooperative
learning groups. Having worked in cooperative learning groups several times
before, most students understand their roles and the class guidelines for
working together. Mr. Torres notices that the group, which includes Sandy,
Lynette, Ralph, and Jimmy, is having some problems because Lynette is wandering
the room. Mr. Torres walks over to Lynette to ask her about her job for her
group. She responds, “I don’t remember. I’m just doing everything.”