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* it helps pupils to discuss different aspects of a concept by '''providing''' '''cues for discussion'''. | * it helps pupils to discuss different aspects of a concept by '''providing''' '''cues for discussion'''. | ||
* It '''helps to maintain the focus''' of discussion. | * It '''helps to maintain the focus''' of discussion. | ||
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{{activity|Small groups}} 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|Small groups}} 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 | ||
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{{activity|Whole group discussion}} Discuss each talking point mentioned above. Each group should explain their stance on the point, giving their reasons. | {{activity|Whole group discussion}} 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. | 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? | Encourage reasoning for all talking points. Get participants to explain '''why''' they agree or disagree with something? | ||
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