What’s yours? Write it down on the post it note on your desk.
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Any survey of students that asks them the important question, “How do you learn best?” finds the same answer at the top of the list. “Groups,” their replies will scream, with one impassioned voice. “We learn best in groups.” The question is why?
Collaborative learning
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Students come into the classroom and they are presented with a learning activity that begins to alert the students to the learning objective immediately. The teacher manage s the feedback session by selecting the appropriate students to feedback extending all students understanding. The teacher fluidly transfers the skills gained and successfully consolidates them in further independent work.
Once in groups the teacher makes decisions regarding when to recognise excellent achievements. Students work is used to inspire and motivate others to produce their best possible piece of work. The teacher draws on examples and the verbal commentary benefits all. The teacher accurately monitors progress at all times and effectively intervenes
The teacher’s instructions are delivered in an engaging manner and as a result all students fully understand the purpose of the task. The teacher instils a n appreciation of the validity of the task. Students have clarity regarding how they are going to be assessed
Students have clarity regarding the final outcome of the collaborative learning task. The teacher takes on an expert role and deconstructs the skill being used in a clear and accessible style. The teacher instils a genuine belief that all students can be successful There are opportunities for students to individually practise using the skill before they are encouraged to then apply it in a group situation. This encourages students to have the confidence to offer valuable contributions and risks.
How is collaborative learning successfully introduced?
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How do I ensure the outcome of a collaborative learning exercise is worthwhile?
Practise
Clarity regarding final product
How do I support/intervene during the completion of the collaborative learning task?
Inspired? Motivated? Learning?
How can feedback be managed effectively in the concluding stages of the collaborative learning experience? How can feedback be managed effectively in the concluding stages of the collaborative learning experience?
The most successful collaborative teaching method I have used is‌.
Students make considerably better progress due to clarity in earlier stages Teacher moves quickly to get student to apply what learned Students confidently demonstrate skill within group
Purpose of the task and how it will be assessed clear
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Person A 1. Visualise your house and the rooms within it. 2. Picture several of the keywords at a time 3. Attach the key words or phrases to rooms within your house and create a
Person B 1. Listen carefully as your partner reads out their journey you must draw images that represent what is happening in each room
Team 1
Pair 1
How can the seating plan be used beyond simply planning who sits where?
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Memorise the aim • Aim: All teachers have a clear understanding of each individual student’s needs and as a result differentiate the seating arrangements and support collaborative learning experiences so effectively that the progress of all students is outstanding.
Team 2 Pair 2
• Kind • Generous • Listens to you • Encourages you • Likes teaching their subject • Helps you when you are stuck • Doesn’t give up on you • Cares for your opinion • Treats people equally • Makes you feel clever • Makes allowances • Allows you to have your say • Tells you how you are doing
Pair 3
Students come into the classroom and they are presented with a learning activity that begins to alert the students to the learning objective immediately. The teacher manage s the feedback session by selecting the appropriate students to feedback extending all students understanding. The teacher fluidly transfers the skills gained and successfully consolidates them in further independent work.
Once in groups the teacher makes decisions regarding when to recognise excellent achievements. Students work is used to inspire and motivate others to produce their best possible piece of work. The teacher draws on examples and the verbal commentary benefits all. The teacher accurately monitors progress at all times and effectively intervenes
The teacher’s instructions are delivered in an engaging manner and as a result all students fully understand the purpose of the task. The teacher instils a n appreciation of the validity of the task. Students have clarity regarding how they are going to be assessed
Students have clarity regarding the final outcome of the collaborative learning task. The teacher takes on an expert role and deconstructs the skill being used in a clear and accessible style. The teacher instils a genuine belief that all students can be successful There are opportunities for students to individually practise using the skill before they are encouraged to then apply it in a group situation. This encourages students to have the confidence to offer valuable contributions and risks.
Pair 4
Team 4
Q3
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Medal Board Gold
English
1
Achievement Support
1
Science Maths PE
Silver
Bronze
Total
1
2
2 2 2
1 3 2 2
1