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2. Understand the value of group work in terms of students engagement, and learning.
 
2. Understand the value of group work in terms of students engagement, and learning.

Revision as of 19:42, 12 May 2019

Unit 1: Assessing the value of group work.

Target objectives:

Upon completion of this unit, participants will:

1. Identify situations when group work is appropriate.

2. Understand the value of group work in terms of students engagement, and learning.


Activities

  • Join the Google Classroom with the code: iok3dft
  • Read the following articles

Top 10 reasons students dislike working in small groups … and why i do it anyway

Cooperative Learning in a Competitive Environment Classroom Applications

Group Work in the Classroom


  • Discussion on how learning environments affect motivation (post your thoughts and opinions and respond to others under the assignment tab on Google Classroom).
  • Classroom Design Activity. For this assignment, you will be asked to design your dream classroom. You will be asked to provide a rationale for every aspect of your classroom and your focus will be on creating a positive learning environment that promotes intrinsic motivation in your students. Submit your classroom design on Google Classroom under the assignments tab.