The lesson on understanding the 7 pedagogical approaches was conducted based on using Jigsaw. Jigsaw is an interactive teaching method which allows for group learning. It is also good for teaching a large context based knowledge in a short period of time. Overall, all students has an enjoyable lesson at the same time learnt about the various pedagogical approaches well in depth.
What is Jigsaw?
Divide the topics into sections. In groups of three, assign number one to seven to all students. In the "home" groups of seven , allocate a section to each student, and then regroup them into "expert" groups consisting of the same number of members. "Expert groups" refer to groups that have the first hand information of a topic in cooperative learning. In these groups. "expects" work together on their chosen area, then return to their original "home groups" to report back on their area of expertise.
The 7 pedagogical approaches are:
--Inquiry-Based Learning: pupils to question about the world around them and find resolutions to these questions
--Problem-Based Learning: learning starts with a problem that the learner wishes to solve
--Knowledge Building: a process of creation and continual improvement of ideas that contribute to the learning community
--Cognitive Apprenticeship: using this approach, pupils form a community of practice where they learn by modelling the experts
--Anchored Instruction: Learning activities is designed around a "anchor" (a focal point) which should be some sort of case-study or problem situation
--Project-Based Learning : pupils will be more involved in their learning through the creation of meaningful artefacts or products
--Case-Based Learning : students learn through examining cases, such as stories, events or phenomena
Dear Amit,
ReplyDeleteYes, jigsaw is useful in certain aspects but it is also time-consuming. It is difficult to complete mostly in normal 2-period lessons in schools. So the tasks cannot be too demanding especially for young secondary level students who still lack the self-discipline. What is your take?
WooHL
Dear Sir,
ReplyDeleteI would agree with you that the task assigned must be short if needed to complete within the 2-period lesson.
A passing thought, can longer assignment be taken home where more in depth research on a topic be done followed by a discussion in the pupils' group the following day.
Honestly i like the idea of jigsaw, is because of the "individual accountability" component that is attached to it. In other words, the knowledge of a particular group depends on every single pupil in the group; there can be no "idling pupil".