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Group and whole class activity
Also called problem-centered groups because groups of students work on a problem to which they have been assigned
Instructions
- Put students into groups of 4 to 6 ideally
- Assign each group a problem to work on
- Tutor moves between groups to answer questions or prompt further questions
- Groups report back to the class. The tutor may then summarise and/or add points and point to further resources when relevant.
What the activity achieves
- Students can try out new ideas and methods, are confronted with alternative suggestions and receive immediate feedback from their peers.
- It also encourages students to think critically and become more autonomous with knowledge acquisition. They will also develop research skills when looking for material to inform their answers.
Alternatives
- Have groups of students rotate to work on all the problems using the Classroom Carousel method