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{{activity|{{activitytag|wcd}} with {{activitytag|tp}}|: Discussing statements about group work|15|link=none}} Discuss whether the following statements about group work (talking points) are ‘true’, ‘false’ or ‘not sure’. Explain your reasoning. Tick (“V”) if your group agrees that they are true, cross (“X”) if your group agrees that they are false and question mark (“?”) if your group is not sure. | {{activity|{{activitytag|wcd}} with {{activitytag|tp}}|: Discussing statements about group work|15|link=none}} Discuss whether the following statements about group work (talking points) are ‘true’, ‘false’ or ‘not sure’. Explain your reasoning. Tick (“V”) if your group agrees that they are true, cross (“X”) if your group agrees that they are false and question mark (“?”) if your group is not sure. | ||
* Group work '''should '''finish in one lesson | * Group work '''should '''finish in one lesson. | ||
* Groups should be formed with the '''same''' pupils every time | * Groups should be formed with the '''same''' pupils every time. | ||
* Teacher should assist pupils for effective group work | * Teacher should assist pupils for effective group work. | ||
* '''All''' pupils in the group should be active during group work | * '''All''' pupils in the group should be active during group work. | ||
* Noise is '''not acceptable''' during group work | * Noise is '''not acceptable''' during group work. | ||
* Agreements and disagreements are inevitable during group work | * Agreements and disagreements are inevitable during group work. | ||
* Mixed pace groups are better than same pace groups | * Mixed pace groups are better than same pace groups. | ||
* Group work should '''always promote''' competition amongst different groups | * Group work should '''always promote''' competition amongst different groups. | ||
* Group work by pupils is free time for the teacher | * Group work by pupils is free time for the teacher. | ||
* Effective group work needs planning and preparation by the teacher before the lesson | * Effective group work needs planning and preparation by the teacher before the lesson. | ||
Discuss each talking point mentioned above. Each group should explain their stance on the point, giving their reasons. | Discuss each talking point mentioned above. Each group should be prepared to explain their stance on the point, giving their reasons. | ||
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Expect disagreements amongst groups about certain talking points. This is actually productive for the whole group as it promotes further discussion. | Expect disagreements amongst groups about certain talking points. This is actually productive for the whole group as it promotes further discussion. | ||
