7. 3.2. Planning , Monitoring and Debriefing Tasks
The planning phase should include :
• Introducing the technique : a brief explanation, a statement of the ultimate
purpose;
• Modeling the technique : give a model of what the students are supposed to
do .
• Giving explicit detailed instructions : specific instructions on what they are
to do .
• Monitoring involves the teacher in the task of a facilitator of learning , a
guide .
• Debriefing means reporting on the task development in the group work :
the whole class listens to the different reports of the groups . Each subgroup
has a chance to perceive differences and similarities in their work.
• This establishes affective support in the sense that individual students get
reassurance from the interaction developed in the class .
Group Work Activities