ACTIVITY-BASED TEACHING STRATEGIES Flashcards
ACTIVITY-BASED
TEACHING STRATEGIES:
Cooperative Learning
Simulation and Games
Case Studies
Problem-Based Learning
Self-Learning Modules
ACTIVITY-BASED TEACHING STRATEGIES Implies ____ on the part of the learner.
active learning
these strategies require the learner to do more than listen and study.
ACTIVITY-BASED TEACHING STRATEGIES
There is greater deal of research pointing to greater knowledge retention and a high level of performance. :True or false
TRUE
Is based on the premise that learners work together and are responsible for not only their own learning but for the learning of other group members
COOPERATIVE LEARNING
It involves structuring small
groups of learners who work
together toward achieving shared learning goals.
COOPERATIVE LEARNING
types of cooperative learning groups
FORMAL
GROUPS
INFORMAL
GROUPS
BASE GROUP
the purpose of cooperative learning groups in this type of group is to complete a
specific learning task
consisting of concepts or
skills
FORMAL
GROUPS
the purpose of cooperative learning groups in this type of group is to enhance
understanding of a specific unit of information;
to make connections to
prior learning
INFORMAL
GROUPS
the purpose of cooperative learning groups in this type of group is to provide
encouragement and to monitor progress throughout the learning experience
BASE GROUP
the length of existence in formal groups take:
One class to
many week
the length of existence in informal groups take:
No more than
one class and
perhaps for only
a few minutes
during a class
the length of existence in base groups take:
long
term.
Advantages of Cooperative Learning:
to function as part
of a team.
enhance social skills.
Critical thinking is
promoted.
Disadvantages of Cooperative Learning:
slow learners may lag
behind.
Learning gap may exist