56 Methods in Teaching (part 7)
36. ODD ONE OUT
Odd One Out is a
useful activity which can be incorporated at any point of a topic- as a
springboard for initial exploration of the topic or as a tool to consolidate
knowledge. It obliges students to think about the characteristics of word,
sentences, ideas, places or thing.
How does it work?
a.
Students cluster in pairs or group
b.
Students are given a set of the key word.
c.
Students must find the odd one out on each grid or list. The
students must give the valid responses.
d.
As an extension activity, students could suggest another related
word to add to those which are not odd ones out.
37. OPINION FINDERS
This is an
information gathering method in which the students seek and give opinions on a
number of statements relevant to a particular topic. Students must then in
small groups and their results look for connections between opinions.
How does it work?
a. Students receive a piece of
paper with a particular statement at the top.
b. Students read their
statement to ensure that they understand it.
c. Students move around,
giving and collecting opinions simultaneously.
d. Students keep a tally of
other peoples’ opinion on their particular statement in the category grid. They
also write down peoples’ comments in open space,
e. Every students should give
an opinion on every statement.
f.
After the allocated time students could come together as a group
with others who have the same statement as themselves.
g. They could give an account
of the comments on their sheet to others in the group.
38. PEOPLE BINGO
This activity can be
used as an icebreaker for new groups, as an introduction to a particular topic
or as a means of developing communicative skills. It requires movement and
communication with numerous others.
How does it work?
a.
Everyone receives a Bingo sheet divided into squares of nine,
twelve or sixteen.
b.
Each square contains a challenge relevant ti the topic or purpose
of the activity.
For example:
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Group Icebreaker:
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Find three people who have brown eyes.
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Find three people who have visited another
country.
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Find three people who have a pet rabbit.
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Topic: Personal Development: Healthy choices
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Find three people who enjoy jogging
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Find three people who love eating chocolate.
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Find three people who bring a mineral water.
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c. When students find a
relevant person for a particular statement, they might ask that person two
further questions of their own about that statement.
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Topic: Healthy Choice
·
Find a person who enjoys riding their bicycle.
Possible extension
question:
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What other forms of exercise do you enjoy?
·
What is your favorite form of exercise?
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39. PMI (PLUS – MINUS – INTERESTING)
This method helps students
to examine all sides of an idea, topic or argument. It steers student away from
their initial emotive responses to an issue and encourages them to think about the disadvantages of an
idea which they may like very much.
How does it work?
a. The teacher may need to
discuss with the students the meaning of PMI and explain what each term means.
b. Students use a PMI template
to note the plus points of the issue as they see it, followed by the drawbacks
and then any interesting points.
40. POST – IT – COLLECTION
This method
encourages students to generate and gather a list of ideas or options about a
particular issue. This activity may be undertaken at the beginning of a topic.
It allows everyone to give their opinion within small groups as opposed to the
whole group.
How does it work?
a. Students in groups of four
to six receive a Post- it sheet per student.
b. Initially, student should
write down their ideas individually on their own sheet.
c. Students could then come
together in group and discuss.
d. As a group, student could
write down their collated ideas.
e. Students present their
ideas in a group feedback session.
f. Ideas from every group
could then be placed on a flip chart. Students might then try to cluster
similar ideas/option together.
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