Unit 1: Assessing the value of group work.

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.; and

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

Activities

• Join the Google Classroom with the code: iok3dft

• Read this article

• 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 asignment, 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.