We’ve all been in a classroom (maybe our own) where the teacher assigns a group project with no more guidance than passing out the materials needed. In the self-managed classroom, intentional group work is key. Collaborating with peers around meaningful academic work supports students’ healthy development, academically and socially, in ways that a teacher alone cannot.
Every group is made up of individuals with their own needs, which lends special importance to the teacher’s role in students’ group work. The grouping of students should be carefully planned like any other part of the lesson. Once students are grouped, the expectations for how they work together must be taught, practiced, and assessed.
Read the assigned article and watch the video embedded in the article.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7SLqdi-fpwhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7SLqdi-fpw
https://eleducation.org/resources/collaborative-culture-protocolshttps://eleducation.org/resources/collaborative-culture-protocols
Then answer the following question;
Why is it important to have organized steps, timeframes, and norms for students to follow in the classroom?
How can protocols help you to become an effective teacher and help the students achieve academic success in the classroom?
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