Exploring Techniques and approaches to teaching Social Studies

All are examples of Cooperative learning learning strategies EXCEPT,

• Think Pair Share

• Student Teams Achievement Division

• Guided discovery

• Numbered Heads Together

Name one benefit of cooperative learning.

• Increased individual competition.

• Increased biases

• Reduced opportunities for problem solving

• Reduced antisocial behaviours

Describe a technique used in collaborative learning where students talk about their ideas in small clusters and then communicate similar ideas with students nearby until eventually common ideas are known by the entire class.

• Group Discussion

• Individual Study

• Peer Review

• Think-Pair-Share

How does group size affect collaborative learning?

• Group size has no effect on collaborative learning.

• Larger groups always lead to better outcomes.

• Smaller groups reduce the need for communication.

• Group size impacts collaborative learning by affecting communication, engagement, and accountability.

What role does positive interdependence play in cooperative learning?

• It helps to punish the negative behaviours in the group.

• It maintains autonomy in group projects.

• It keeps group members upbeat and hopeful for a good grade.

• It is essential for sharing ideas and tasks so that the group meets it's shared goal.

When the teacher grades each member of the group for his/her part in the final project, which characteristic of cooperative learning is she promoting?

• Positive interdependence

• Individual Accountability.

• Distributive leadership

• Group autonomy.

What is an example of a probing question?

• Who was the founder of the PNP?

• Was it Norman Manley or Sir Alexander Bustamante who founded the PNP?

• What do you know about the PNP?

• What would be some of the political issues in Jamaica if there was no opposition party such as the PNP?

The main factor to be considered in every role play activity is

• The audience

• The dilema

• The costumes

• The set/location

If you should assign a project in a class of 24 students of similar abilities, which of the following is the most ideal size for organizing cooperative learning groups?

• 7-8 persons

• 4 -6persons

• 2-3 persons

• 2 groups of 8, 1 group 6

If you wanted shy students to feel most comfortable sharing their views on a controversial topic, it is best to start with

• Think pair share

• Whole class discussion

• fishbowl

• Avoid putting them in discussions due to their shyness