It all starts here…

Create a warm and welcoming environment where bullying and discipline issues are left at the door. With our tools, you’ll foster friendships and increase excitement about learning through fun Classbuilding and Teambuilding activities.

KAGAN COOPERATIVE LEARNING

Kagan Cooperative Learning - Akō Mahi Tahi:

Structures for Engagement, Equity, & Excellence

Kia ora! Looking to bring more whanaungatanga and manaakitanga into your classroom?

Let's talk about how Kagan Cooperative Learning (socio-relational dialogic pedagogy) can help create the ultimate learning environment for every learner, whether they are neuro typical or neuro diverse.

Think of it as a way to bring the spirit of Akō to life - where everyone's both a teacher and a learner. We've developed some simple but powerful strategies (we call them Kagan Structures) that embrace tuakana-teina relationships and get every ākonga involved in their learning journey.

Picture your classroom where learners are working together, supporting and appreciating each other, and building those key competencies like relating to others and participating and contributing. Our activities, like Timed-Pair-Share, RallyRobin or Numbered Heads Together, make learning more collaborative and inclusive - just like a team sport where everyone has a chance to contribute their strengths. 

The magic happens when you see how these strategies work across all learning areas while building those essential capabilities our tamariki need. It's about creating a classroom environment where:

- Every learner feels their mana is enhanced, especially neuro-diverse learners

- Cultural responsiveness isn't just a goal - it's woven into daily learning

- Social skills and character development are taught and practised as part of the daily programme

- Cultural responsiveness isn't just a goal - it's woven into daily learning

- Bullying and discipline issues are proactively managed through a friendly, nurturing classroom vibe

- Cooperation and peer support happen naturally due to structuring student interactions

- Everyone's voice is heard and valued - no one can hide

- Oral language and vocabulary development are integrated and not an add on

- Learning becomes an exciting shared journey where equity is assured

Plus, you'll get practical tips for managing your cooperative classroom and building those strong foundations that lead to success for all ākonga. Ready to transform your teaching practice in a way that truly reflects the values of our curriculum?

Contact us today for your free Discover Kagan session.

Highlights

You will learn how to:

  • Create a nurturing classroom to prevent bullying and discipline issues.

  • Boost enjoyment, friendship, and interest in learning with Classbuilding and Teambuilding.

  • Understand the limitations of group work and the benefits of Kagan Structures for better learning outcomes.

  • Integrate akō and tuakana teina concepts for a culturally responsive approach.

  • Master pairing and teaming strategies for various learning contexts.

  • Equip students with skills and motivation to collaborate effectively.

  • Get management tips for smoothly running a cooperative classroom.

  • Understand key principles for achieving successful outcomes for all students

You know how teachers really set the tone in their classrooms? When we don't make the effort to include everyone, we're basically saying "okay" to the old way of doing things - where it's all about competing and working alone. And that's how some kids end up feeling like they just don't fit in.

“In the classroom it is the teacher who ultimately makes the choice of how much students feel included or excluded. When we choose not to make concerted efforts to make our classrooms more inclusive, we have still made a choice. It is a choice to default to traditional individualistic and competitive learning that results in many students feeling disconnected.”

— Miguel Kagan, Kagan USA