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= Talking points on statements about group work = | = Talking points on statements about group work = | ||
{{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 (in groups of 4 or 5 for the first 5 minutes) 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. | ||
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* 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 be prepared to explain their stance on | Discuss (as a whole group for the next 10 minutes) each talking point mentioned above. Each group should be prepared to explain their stance on any point, giving their reasons. | ||
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Circulate during the first 5 minutes and listen for lively discussions that you can refer to during the whole group discussion. | |||
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. | ||
