Collaborative Learning

After laboring and toiling hours on end to make groups, construct the assignment and put all the paperwork together, and think and rethink how this was going to work, I'm launching my huge project for my Intro students today. Their task in their groups is to teach their peers some of the different healthcare careers that are available. They have several options for extra credit (which they are loving). So far, I've met some resistance (I require them to dress up...they don't want to!) but for the most part, they are pretty receptive and seem to be willing to give this a try. Not to mention that this is a "make it or break it" opportunity for the majority of them. I have told those, especially who are struggling, that if they will put forth their absolute best effort on this, it will be impossible for them to fail this class. We'll see how it goes!