I implemented groups last week in my Computing In The Modern World classes. Great timing, since we also began discussing the same topic in our class. This week I planned to discuss group dynamics both positive and negative traits, then give a small assignment.
I used the story of Tate Family to get my point across. I explained to the class that a family is a small group and by studying the Tate's we could get a good insight on how group members interact.
I explain the father whose name was Dick Tate(Dictate). He was overbearing and always wanted to be in control. The oldest child, their daughter Hesa (Hesitate), always had good insight and good information to add, but never spoke up. The Tate's also had a set of twins name Ira and Aga (Irritate and Agitate). Ira never showed interest in what the family was doing and refused to participate. Aga on the other hand, lived to get on everyone's nerves, often sabotaging the family's efforts. There was also the mom Facila (facilitate), who had the skill to reign in Dick, give Hesa the confidence to speak up and get the twins under control. (of course I drag the story out, gave examples and made it very entertaining)
The students enjoy the story and immediately begin to identify with the characters, calling out which best describes them or their group members. I then gave out a simple group project and upon completing the project I ask the groups to identify the personalities in their group and discuss ways to deal with potential problems. It was definitely a success!
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FINAL BLOG POST - OUR "DAILY TRIPLE" (DUE 12/1).
This week I would like you to use your imagination. You have just won the lottery and will leave your teaching post immediately to travel around the world. As you leave your keys you meet your replacement. You are asked to give this new teacher just ONE piece of advice. What would that be, and why? Enjoy your world expedition!
Blog Post - Week 7
This past week in my own teaching I felt a little disconnected which prompts my question to you, "What was the moment (or moments) when I felt most disconnected or disengaged as a teacher - the moment(s) I said to myself, I'm just going through the motions here?"
Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 6
For the past couple of weeks you have experienced asynchronous online learning (doing modules by yourself). Previously this semester you have experienced synchronous online learning (all together in the Collaborate room). Which do you think is more effective and why do you think that? Which do you like better, and why?
Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 5
This week we have what we call "open mic." You can write a post about anything related to your teaching that you would like responses from your classmates.
Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 4
Here is this week's question: "What was the event that most took me surprise this week - and event that shook me up, caught me off guard, gave me a jolt, or made me unexpectedly happy?"
Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 3
Please write a post about the following question, "In thinking about my past week teaching what is one thing I would do differently, and why?"
Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 2
Please write a post about the following question, " In thinking about my teaching activities this past week, of what do I feel most proud? Why?"
Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 1
Describe something you used in your program in the first weeks of school that you learned in the summer NTI program. How did it work? Did it get you off to a stronger start than last year?
1 comment:
Kevin, this sounds like an awesome idea. I hope you don't mind if I copy. It coincides with our NTI lesson from last week on teaching social skills. I could really see my students getting into it. Having the students describe ways that the negative characteristics could be improved is great. You rock!!!
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