What type of learning strategy does Jigsaw promote?

Jigsaw promotes collaborative learning and teaching among peers by dividing a topic into sections that each student becomes responsible for learning and then teaching to their peers. In a Jigsaw classroom, each student works on mastering their specific piece of the subject matter and then comes together with peers to share their knowledge. This strategy fosters teamwork, encourages communication skills, and allows students to take ownership of their learning, as they must understand their material well enough to teach it effectively to others. The structure of the Jigsaw method ensures that every participant is integral to their group’s overall understanding, reinforcing the importance of collaboration in the learning process. This contrasts with individual competition, teacher-led instruction only, or unstructured exploration, which do not emphasize the same level of peer engagement and cooperative learning dynamics.