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Here are a few tips to keep in mind while planning the activity for your pupils: | Here are a few tips to keep in mind while planning the activity for your pupils: | ||
* Choose an '''open-ended question'''. For example, ‘Who is the current Hero of Zambia?’ There can be various responses to this question such as, Stoppila Sunzu ( | * Choose an '''open-ended question'''. For example, ‘Who is the current Hero of Zambia?’ There can be various responses to this question such as, Stoppila Sunzu or Kennedy Mweene (footballers), Michael Sata (current president), Fredrick Chiluba (president for two consecutive terms) etc. Or ‘What causes pollution in our environment?’ | ||
* The question should require '''detailed discussion'''. Encourage reasoning and exploratory talk during this discussion. For example, for each of the personalities listed above, pupils can state their choice, agree and disagree with reasons. | * The question should require '''detailed discussion'''. Encourage reasoning and exploratory talk during this discussion. For example, for each of the personalities listed above, pupils can state their choice, agree and disagree with reasons. | ||
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* The question should also stimulate '''discussion across groups'''. For example, different groups can discuss their choice of personality or one group can propose a name, another group can give a reason for why they agree or disagree that that person is a hero. Each group should have good reasons for their choice. | * The question should also stimulate '''discussion across groups'''. For example, different groups can discuss their choice of personality or one group can propose a name, another group can give a reason for why they agree or disagree that that person is a hero. Each group should have good reasons for their choice. | ||
= Homework = | = Homework = | ||
* The questionnaire on group work is available electronically. Type the answers that you have written on paper, on this electronic version. As soon as you download the questionnaire, first save it using the filename - [Your Name] Q on GW.doc (fill in your name in the space mentioned [Your Name] but without the brackets [ ], e.g “Susan Q on GW.doc”. Upload it onto the server. | * The questionnaire on group work is available electronically. Type the answers that you have written on paper, on this electronic version. As soon as you download the questionnaire, first save it using the filename - [Your Name] Q on GW.doc (fill in your name in the space mentioned [Your Name] but without the brackets [ ], e.g “Susan Q on GW.doc”. Upload it onto the server. | ||
