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Model Lesson: Working In Groups

Resource for Grades 12

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Running Time: 2m 01s
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Adult education instructor Duane Lambert puts learners into groups to formulate arguments for and against a specific issue. Each group discusses their position and prepares to deliver a persuasive argument.

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Model Lesson: Teacher Interview: Setting the Classroom Environment (Video)

Model Lesson: Teacher Interview: Working in Groups (Video)

Background Essay

In the adult learning classroom, learners are often more comfortable working in small groups than as individuals. Posing topics for small group discussion ensures that all learners have an opportunity to participate without fear of embarrassment. Assigning different perspectives on the same topic encourages critical thinking.

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Discussion Questions

Why do you think the teacher asked learners for their personal opinions, but then assigned a position to the small groups?
What approaches from this video could you adapt for your own classroom?
In the video, "Model Lesson: Teacher Interview: Setting the Classroom Environment," adult education instructor Duane Lambert discusses several techniques he uses to put learners at ease. Do you use any of these methods and, if so, how do they work for you? What other suggestions do you have for creating a comfortable classroom environment?
After watching "Model Lesson: Teacher Interview: Working in Groups," discuss adult education instructor Duane Lambert's statement that "learning has to be social." How does social learning work in your classroom?

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