EFFECTIVE LEARNING IN GROUPS

Instructional Strategies for Adults

ADLT 603 – Spring 2010

Brandy Peterson; Kris Tritschler; Jonathan West; Eunjin Yoo

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

PRIOR EXPERIENCE OF LEARNING IN GROUPS

TYPES OF GROUP LEARNING

MEANINGFUL LEARNING

GROUP LEARNING WORKSHEET 1

Set 1 Eliminating bias against group activities Keeping the activities on track

Set 2 Ensuring group participation Keeping awareness of speed and flow

Set 3 Establishing ground rules Creating a climate for learning

READINESS ASSURANCE PROCESS

EXAMPLES OF GROUP LEARNING STRATEGIES

MAKING THE CONNECTION

What key ideas will you take away about meaningful and effective learning in groups?

How will you put these into practice?

BRIDGING THE GAP