Grouping students for different communicative
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GROUPING STUDENTS FOR DIFFERENT COMMUNIC
GROUPING STUDENTS FOR DIFFERENT COMMUNICATIVE ACTIVITIES - ADI ISMA – adhy2792@gmail.com 1 INTRODUCTION Sidin (1993: 56) stated groups are more than collections of individuals and are formed because members need to get something done or to produce something using knowledge and skills. A specific purpose of group work is to provide students with the knowledge and understanding of subject matter, while at the same time focusing more on group dynamics where students are given direct experience to behave and react in a group situation. In addition, group activity enables students to acquire relevant skills of communication, skills of discussion and argument, skills of interactive learning and cooperative inquiry and to develop appropriate attitudes to learning and teaching. Nowadays, cooperative learning is actually a generic term that refers to numerous methods for grouping students. Therefore, cooperative learning as a strategy requires a closer look to take advantage of potential benefits for learners. Cooperative learning applies many techniques such as, jigsaw, mind mapping, debate, role playing, etc. These techniques can make the students enjoy in learning process because not only learn the materials but also play to avoid boring, these techniques can be done in pairs and also in groups. Effective cooperative learning occurs when students work together to accomplish shared goals and when positive structures are in place to support that process (Johnson, 1999: 32). There are some advantages of grouping students. They are; it provides the opportunity for peer interpretation and sharing of experiences and insights, it can assist the practice and feedback that must accompany a teacher’s teaching, and it can provide peer coaching as well as peer motivation (Freiberg & Driscoll, 1992: 78). When students work in small groups to practice a skill, they can coach each other’s learning and provide feedback. The writer assumes teaching and learning activities are better accomplished through group work than individual work. So, based on the explanation above, the writer is interested to write a paper on “Grouping students for different communicative activities”. Download 50.6 Kb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: |
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