elizabeth smith english language fellow the social learningtheory: effective group interactions for...
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ELIZABETH SMITHENGLISH LANGUAGE FELLOW
The Social LearningTheory:
Effective Group Interactions for Language Learning
Agenda:
1) Anticipatory Guide2) Theory of Social Collaborative Learning3) Values Line-Up4) Practice Group Work5) Gallery Walk6) Debrief7) Evaluation8) Certificate Ceremony
Do Now: Anticipatory Guide
An anticipatory guide is an activity used to activate students’ background knowledge
Can be used as diagnostic toolLow stakes form of interacting with content
Complete the Anticipatory Guide on Social Learning independently.
Values Line-Up
Helps students explore their own beliefsPhysically arrange themselves on a
continuum
Values Line-Up 1= Strongly Disagree 10= Strongly Agree
It is difficult to promote speaking in my class.
Using group work in my classes becomes unmanageable.
Learning occurs when students are listening directly to teachers.
Social interaction is the primary cause for language development skills.
What is the Social Development (Collaborative Learning) Theory?
Lev Vygotsky, Russion psychologist
Case study of babies and “private talk” Humans are capable of cognitively developing a skill
that they cannot yet hold themselves
Social Development/Collaborative Learning Theory Learn best through social interaction, modeling, and
those who can push our Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)
Collaborative Learning and Language Learning?
Group work = more social interaction
Exposure to peers who have slightly varying ZPD’s Students learning from and teaching one another
Promotes organization, focus, creativity, and teamwork
Practice all four language modal skills (R, W, L, S)
Students more likely to remember content or master a skill taught by peer than by teacher
Tips for Collaborative Work that Works:
Clear Step-by-Step Directions
Time Limit
Each student has a roleFacilitator, Time Keeper, Note-Taker, Writer, Speaker
Use Rubrics to uphold accountability
Practice Group Work
You will be assigned your “task”
Read directions as a group
Assign roles
Work together to create final product
Gallery Walk
Make observations and leave comments on your colleagues’ final products
Positive and/or Constructive Feedback
Please commit to the Gallery Walk in silence out of respect for the group’s hard work
Debriefing/Application
What activities from today could you apply to your teaching? Anticipatory Guide, Values Line-Up, Collaborative
Poster, Mind Mirror, Semantic Map, Gallery Walk
How have your views on the importance of using collaborative learning changed?
What are other possible ways to utilize social learning in the English language classroom?
Questions?
Questions? Comments?
Thank You!
Contact: Elizabeth Smith English Language Fellow
Centro Cultural Nicaragü[email protected]
English Language Fellow Nicaragua