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== Talking points on statements about group work == | |||
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'''“Talking points”''' are deliberately thought-provoking statements for discussion and reasoning in small groups. Research shows that using these is an effective strategy to promote conceptual learning in a target area because | |||
* it helps to '''structure the group task yet keeps the discussion open-ended.''' This is because pupils discuss the points but are free to contribute their own understanding /opinion about the point. In other words, the task is well-defined as well as interactive! | |||
* it helps pupils to discuss different aspects of a concept by '''providing''' '''cues for discussion'''. | |||
* It '''helps to maintain the focus''' of discussion. | |||
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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. | |||
* Group work '''should '''finish in one lesson | |||
* Groups should be formed with the '''same''' pupils every time | |||
* Teacher should assist pupils for effective group work | |||
* '''All''' pupils in the group should be active during group work | |||
* Noise is '''not acceptable''' during group work | |||
* Agreements and disagreements are inevitable during group work | |||
* Mixed pace groups are better than same pace groups | |||
* Group work should '''always promote''' competition amongst different groups | |||
* Group work by pupils is free time for the teacher | |||
* 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. | |||
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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. | |||
Encourage reasoning for all talking points. Get participants to explain '''why''' they agree or disagree with something? | |||
Finally explain the concept of talking points: The above points stimulated participants discussion about group work. In the same way, you can use talking points in the classroom, e.g. when discussing a science topic. | |||
Also remind the participants of the idea of "modelling": We use similar techniques in the workshops sessions to what we would use in the classroom. | |||
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