Think On a piece of paper write 3 words related to

Student- centered classrooms and cooperative
learning . (3 minutes, individually)

Pair Pair up with a partner next to you.

Share Share and comment your words with your

partner . (3 minutes)



Get together in groups of 5.

Each group member will have a role:
encourager, note taker, time keeper, english
only, moderator.
TASK 1: arrange the pieces in the envelope
into a square shape. (5 minutes)

TASK 2: (10 minutes)

Discuss briefly

What were some of the constructive behaviors that

helped you to complete the Tangram task?
 What were some of the obstructive behaviors that
prevented you from completing the Tangram
activity?
 What were some of the frustrations you felt when
obstructive behaviors were exhibited?
 What are some choices you made in relation to
frustrating behaviors?
 What was the result of these choices?
Get ready to share
 What are the benefits of group work and cooperative
learning?


Student-Centered Learning
Teacher-centered:
Low level of students
choices
Students are passive,
receptors
Teacher makes most
of the decisions.

Student-centered:
High level of students
choices
Students are active
participants
Decisions shared with
the students

Students
can work alone / in
small groups, at
school / home
are involved in what
they study
take ownership of their
learning
are more motivated
and committed

Teachers
act as facilitators /
guides
help students to
work out
learning
strategies
develop students
communicative
and social skills

Source: McLean (1997) & Educational Initiative Centre (2004)

Each group member will get a piece of text

with a number: 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5.
Find your partners according with the number
you got.
TASK 1 read the text and elicit its main ideas.
(10 minutes)
TASK 2 go back to your original group and
share with your partners. (10 minutes)

Magister Virginia Canabal

Dpto. Segundas Lenguas y Lenguas Extranjeras.
March, 2015.