A flowchart is a visual representation of a process. Flowcharts “show relationships among concepts or processes by means of spatial position, connecting lines, and intersecting figures.” (Nesbit, p.413) They have shown greater benefits, including knowledge retention, transfer and learner engagement. (434) In particular, flow charts seem to work well with cooperative and collaborative learning. In particular, they allow learners to use large enough text to be viewed by an entire group, can be enhanced with little to no reorganization and deletion, allow for editing by various group members at simultaneous times throughout the project, promote discourse, and do not take substantial course time away. (420)

2. Defining the skill- Use a T-chart.- Demonstrate, model, and explain.

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1. Select social skill(s) to observe.2. Construct obsevation sheet.3. Plan route through the classroom.4. Gather data on every group.5. Provide the data to the groups or to the class as a whole.6. Chart/graph the results

Give individual group members access to resources that other group members will not have. This will "oblige" the group to work together.Example:

1) Rewards/ Celebration Interdependence - Instructors should:Have group members celebrate their joint success or give each group a tangible reward for successfully working together to complete a task.

Another definition of positive interdependence is:The belief by each individual that there is value in working with other students and that both individual learning and work products will be better as a result of collaboration.