WHY GROUP WORK?  Because of active learning.  See below

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THREE LEVELS OF LEARNING

1.          Declarative Knowledge

·         Who, what, when, where & how

·         “Throw-away” knowledge

2.          Comprehension & Implementation

·         Do multiplication, write a book review, etc

·         Self-evaluation

·         Goal Setting & Time management

·         Attitudes & Motivation

3.          Metacognition:  “Thinking about thinking”

·         Active Learning:  “We learn by doing”

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EVALUATION

At the end of the term, each student will be asked to complete an evaluation form that will assess the work of each member in your group.  This procedure will in turn be used by the instructor to 1) learn what was happening in the groups and 2) how accurate and insightful your evaluation skills are.

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GROUP GUIDING PRINCIPLES

·         “Play or Pass” rule

·         I am critical of ideas, not of people.

·         I listen to all ideas even if I don’t always agree.

·         I restate what others have said if it is not clear to me.

·         I endeavor to look at all sides of a question.

·         I am interested in arriving at the best decision possible for my group, rather than with trying to look good myself.

·         I change my mind when the evidence indicates that I should.

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GROUP TASKS: 

·         Team Captain:  keeps the group focused & on task

·         Recorder:  takes notes of salient points / attendance

·         Encourager:  gives members positive feedback

·         Reflector/Devil's Advocate:  Appraises strengths/weaknesses of group

·         Spokesperson:  reports to the class