Students teams acheivement model (STAD)

One of cooperative learning methods is Student Teams-Achievement Division (STAD).

In STAD:

students learn to be formed into groups of four or five members of different skills and genders.
The teacher gives a lesson.
Students work in each group to ensure that all group members have mastered the lessons given.
students carry out tests on the materials provided and work on their own.

The objectives behind practicing STAD in classes are to:

Practice cooperative learning skills.
Develop sense of responsibility between classmates.
Ensure the automaticity of the materials.
Promote sense of belonging and involvement.

The method which STAD is applied:

Phase 1: Instruction.

Introduces and develop the content.

Phase 2: Transition to Teams.

Teacher explains how teams will function.

Phase 3: Team study.

Teacher monitors groups and supports group’s efforts.

Phase 4: Assessment.

Individual students are formally assessed.

Conclusion
The Student Teams Achievement Division (STAD) is one method
or approach in a simple and cooperative learning.
STAD also an effective method of cooperative learning.
The main idea behind the model STAD is to motivate the students
to help each other to master the skills presented by the teacher.

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