groups work
is a very valuable experience and also allowed student to learn from others ,exchange ideas,and communicate,gain of social skills
I agree - exchanging ideas is an excellent process of learning. In a group setting, it also gives students experience of working with different ideas and people.
Cooperative learning is a great opportunity for the classroom. I tend to use the jigsaw approach to ensure there is a balance of diversity. One class I created groups with out-group members to help break down barriers. It did not work in all groups but the majority of them realized their perceptions of their classmates was completely wrong.
Very well put Peter! We have a tendency to forget that there is more to group work than project completion! It is about team building, group process, communication, etc., etc.
Good job!
Jane Davis
ED106 Facilitator
group work helps in team building and give students a chance to work with other with more
understanding of the daily lesson plan as well will help in their ability to lead.
Thank you. I will try it soon!
Hi sabrina!
It does seem that groups are difficult to manage and aren't as successful as they could be. I, too, find that students are not crazy about group work because you invaribly have one person in the group who does not pull their part - impacting the outcome.
But as teachers/facilitators we continue to help students learn throught whatever methods work best at the time.
Keep up the good work!
Jane Davis
ED106 Facilitator
Throughout my educational expereince groups have never worked for me. There was always someone not participating or the group decided to "party" then do the work. Personally, I dread group assignments. As an instuctor, I get the same feedback from my students indicating the same.
Groups are good for collaboration - that is if you can get everyone to participate.
Groups can work, but context of what is being taught must also be considered. Culinary students learning a technique for the first time are better suited to work individually.
In group sessions, students realize that other points of view are acceptable and are not necessarily wrong because it is different from their own.
