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◉ Brainstorming tips. Answer: set a short time limit
D on't judge ideas yet, evaluation is later
O riginal and unconventional ideas encouraged
V olume of ideas important
E veryone participates
◉ Situations where KWL is useful. Answer: KWL can be useful as a
teaching strategy in situations where:
Students know more about the topic than you do.
The lesson plan calls for a review of test material without using
their textbooks.
The classroom teacher's lesson plan cannot be deciphered.
Where cooperative learning is used.
◉ Questioning Tips. Answer: Ask questions by drawing names out of
a jar or shuffling cards with names on them
, Ask Q, pause to let students think, call on a specific student to
answer, pause for them
◉ Group Work Tips. Answer: Give instructions and do all of the
following before getting into groups:
Have them complete these statements first:
The job is...
We will know we have finished when...
Set a time limit
Question Students. Question students about the expectations
discussed so far. This should be done before assigning groups.
"What should the group members do once they get into groups?"
"How long do you have to complete the assignment?
◉ Group Work Roles. Answer: Director, Captain, Leader, or Manager:
This person is the leader and is responsible for keeping the group
members on task and working toward the goal.
Recorder: This person records information for the group's activities,
fills out worksheets, or prepares written material with help from the
group.