What are some challenges to inquiry approaches to learning?
Some of the challenges associated with an inquiry approach to learning is that many times the work falls on the teacher. Often times teachers struggle with this type of learning because they don't fully understand the complexities. In addition, many teachers don't have the skills or knowledge for successfully implementing inquiry approaches to learning. Another challenge is that students are often unfamiliar with this approach to learning and lack prior knowledge or experience.
What are the benefits of group work? Give two concrete examples from the reading.
Students learn more deeply when they can apply classroom-gathered knowledge to real-world problems, and when they to take part in projects that require sustained engagement and collaboration.
Cooperative group work benefits students in social and behavioral areas as well, including improvement in student self-concept, social interaction, time on task, and positive feelings toward peers (Cohen et al., 1982; Cook et al., 1985; Hartley, 1977; Ginsburg-Block, Rohrbeck, & Fantuzzo, 2006; Johnson & Johnson, 1989).
Name one strategy to support group work and find an example of that strategy on the Internet and link me to it.
The think, pair, share strategy is a cooperative learning strategy that supports group work, in which students think through questions using three distinct steps, encouraging individual participation. This is an excellent method for promoting critical thinking and articulate communication in the classroom.For more information about the think, pair, share strategy click here
I found one example of the think, pair, share strategy on youtube. It wasn't the best example, but it gives you an idea.
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