I like this strategy and have used it. It works well in the clinical medical setting.
Mariann U
Ordering steps on index cards allows students to see what they are missing and how things fit together. This is a wonderful technique!
Have each student use index cards to list the steps of the skill. They pair up with someone and take turns putting the index cards in order or guessing the next step to the skill after picking the first index card.
Creating review activities with crossword puzzles or word searches might keep the rest of the group busy while you are taking others to the lab. This way it is just as productive for the waiting students as it is for those with you.
I try my best to use a combination of lecture and hands-on activities. At my school we have limited space and it makes it difficult when I have a large class. I have to take groups one at a time to the area where we do labs and teach them what they are to be doing. This leaves the other groups sitting and waiting. I'm definantley going to try to use some of these ideas to help the other groups stay busy.
