Estimated time required to complete this module: 8 h
Estimated time required to complete this unit: 4 h
Estimated time required to complete this unit: 4 h
Example 3 - Demonstrate a learner-centred approach
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Set up an uninterrupted discussion time with your student teacher to look at designing collaborative learning activities in which learners interact with the material, the teacher and each other. |
Consider the following in your discussion:
- Collaborative learning is said to attain higher level thinking and preserve information for longer times than when learners work individually. Why would this be so?
- Groups tend to learn through ´discussion, clarification of ideas, and evaluation of other’s ideas´. In your opinion, is information which is discussed retained more easily than that which is not?
- Learners who demonstrated lower levels of achievement seem to improve when working in diverse groups. Why is this so?