WK9 Social learning = Strategies that support participation, high-quality discussion

Question 1

Recirprical questioning

Answer 1

• Material presented, then pairs ask questions.
• Teachers give question starters.
• Examples: “Arguments for/against…”, “Do you agree? Why?”
• Students take turns asking and answering.

Question 2

Jigsaw

Answer 2

• Each member learns a different part.
• Becomes an expert and teaches their part.
• Everyone contributes to others’ learning.
• ABC groups work together, like a jigsaw.

Question 3

Constructive/ structured controversies

Answer 3

• Pairs in 4-person groups research a controversy.
• One pair supports the pro position, the other the con position.
• Pairs discuss and argue their positions.
• They reverse positions and argue from the other side.
• Consensus reached through a report summarizing best arguments on each side.

Question 4

Dialogic teaching

Answer 4

• Foundation
• all members
• Students expand discussions based on diverse experiences.
• Explore the limits of their understanding.
• Aim is to collaboratively construct a shared understanding.

Question 5

Exploratory talk

Answer 5

• framework to support dialogic teaching in the classroom.
• Essentially provides a set of classroom rules that others should follow

Question 6

Talk moves

Answer 6

• Prompts to structure group discussion.
• Encourage critical reflection on ideas.
• Linked to the concept of scaffolding.

Question 7

What are some disadvantages of group learning

Answer 7

• Group might all think the same.
• Chatting more than learning.
• Relying too much on one person.
• Some might not pitch in or get too dependent.