A teacher who wants to reduce prejudice in her classroom and promote acceptance and harmony assigns the students to complete group projects where the final grade is dependent on each group member completing their assigned task.The teacher is utilizing what technique?

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The jigsaw classroom technique involves assigning students to small groups where each member is responsible for learning and teaching a specific part of a larger topic. Each student is dependent on their group members to contribute to the overall understanding and success of the project, which leads to increased cooperation and acceptance among members of different races, genders, and abilities. This technique has been shown to reduce prejudice and increase positive attitudes towards diversity.

A Teacher Who Wants to Reduce Prejudice in Her Classroom