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GROUP CONTROLLED INSTRUCTION.pdf

The document discusses group controlled instruction, highlighting its benefits in fostering critical thinking, cooperation, and creativity through collaborative learning activities. It details various types of group instructional methods such as group interactive sessions, cooperative learning, group investigations, and group projects, along with their organization and execution. By emphasizing participation and mutual support, group controlled instruction aims to enhance understanding and develop skills aligned with democratic values.

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GROUP CONTROLLED INSTRUCTION DR. C. BEULAH JAYARANI M.Sc., M.A, M.Ed, M.Phil (Edn), M.Phil (ZOO), NET, Ph.D (Edn) ASST. PROFESSOR, LOYOLA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, CHENNAI - 34
INTRODUCTION Instructional activities here are organized in a group or sub groups where all members interact with each other. Attain objectives like critical ability to examine others views, express own views, develop creativity, ability to cooperate When instruction is organized in such a manner that student carry out the instructional activities together in a group Learning due to interaction, learning by doing Learning is dependent on group interaction or mutual support
In Teacher Controlled Instruction and Learner Controlled Instruction feeling of competing with one other defeating, spoils fun of children, not lead a harmonious life Group Controlled Instruction provides deeper understanding of knowledge through participation in group Develop skilled human beings who could support a society with democratic values leading to harmonious life INTRODUCTION
TYPES OF GROUP CONTROLLED INSTRUCTION TYPES OF GROUP CONTROLLED INSTRUCTION (on basis of nature of activities) 1. Group interactive session (GIS) 2. Co-operative learning methods 3. Group investigation 4. Group Projects
GROUP INTERACTIVE SESSIONS Intellectual discussion  Theme or topic presented by teacher or group member  Allow others to participate and manage CHAIRPERSON PARTICIPANTS SPEAKER RECORDER
PRE INTERACTIVE SESSION ACTIVITIES
PRE INTERACTIVE SESSION ACTIVITIES 1. Assign separate Weightage to interactive session 2. Allocation of topics- allocate for presentation (20 min), suggest reference books, just after reopening of school, keep record of topic allotted 3. Decide dates of presentations – decide and notify date, prepare write up in advance 4. Guiding and motivating student for preparations of write ups
PRE INTERACTIVE SESSION ACTIVITIES 5. Making seating arrangement- to see and listen each other, circular arrangement 6. Orientation of students- state purpose, evaluate on basis of write up, presentation and participation, discussion 8. Demonstration involving team of teachers 7. Circulating write ups- in advance for preparation
CONDUCTING INTERACTIVE SESSIONS Responsibility of chairperson Elaborator Moderator Controller
Activities of chairperson INITIATOR • Initiate the speaker to presents topic • Rules are conveyed to the students by the chairperson • Raise hands for ques, wait for chairperson permission, all ques addressed to chairperson, no participant will interrupt in another talk MOTIVATOR • Invite passive listeners & encourage to participate • Remain alert and read facial expression of individual • Appreciate the views of the facilitator • Summarize the ideas expressed by participants • At time of arguments and counter arguments, conclude & but not main speaker
ELABORATOR • When speaker not able to express ideas, elaborate his views, should facilitate them by asking ques or raising points • Overall environment of session with a view to maintain warmth of interpersonal feelings • Keep total time allotted in mind and organize each student to express his ideas • If novel ideas speak more or when tension comes, maintain neutrality and mediate and sum up without hurting feelings CONTROLLER • When discussion goes beyond context, bring back to theme • CLOSING THE INTERACTIVE SESSION within time allotted • highlight and summarize views and arguments • takes note during session Activities of chairperson
Interactive sessions conducted by students Divide class into smaller groups Student themselves choose chairperson Student participate no fear of teacher After observation of 8-10 sessions Teacher can act as participant Guide & feedback given by chairperson
POST INTERACTIVE SESSION ACTIVITIES Organizing lecture, discussion etc., Providing references and encouraging them to use library resources and prepare notes Organizing practical of field based activities, if necessary these may be discussed Assessing the gain in their knowledge, skills and attitude Collect students reaction, opinions and suggestions on the conduct and effectiveness
COOPERATIVE LEARNING METHODS 1.Develop skill of cooperation, belongingness and team spirit and reduce competition 2.It is a group or peer learning 3.Work together to achieve common goal 4.Generates more intrinsic motivation
STEPS (ORGANISING COOPERATIVE LEARNING) STEPS (ORGANISING COOPERATIVE LEARNING) FORMATION OF GROUPS Class into small groups Heterogeneity among students in respect of sex, intelligence PREPARATION OF COOPRATIVE LEARNING SHEETS Prepare sheets for all topics to be taught Learning sheets consists of objectives, activities to be done in according with content and evaluation
ORIENTATION TO THE STUDENTS • Inform about cooperative learning • Learning point discussed collectively • One can explain another • Informed that not be evaluated individually •Average performance of group will be index of group learning
CONDUCTING COOPERATIVE LEARNING SESSIONS • Allot time, distribute sheets • All group carry out learning activity according to guideline • Provide flexibility to students to modify • Every member evaluated and can help others • Give feedback to groups • Give report at end
ADVANTAGES • Informal situation is created • Freedom to explore ideas , discuss and sharpen thinking • Able to translate teacher language into own • Learn by participating • Provide individual attention to and get assistance from one another
GROUP INVESTIGATION Problem / question whose answer not readily available require investigation The process in which a group of students select problem or question and tries to find out their solution collectively in a scientific manner
ORGANISING GROUP INVESTIGATION A) Selection of problem B) Cooperative planning plan their work, collection of evidence, sources and allocation of work Estimate time devoted How data analyzed and who will analyze Way to report C) Implementation start according to plan complete within time D) Analysis and synthesis- logically for valid results
E) preparation of report and presentation brief report about information about how work done and findings not more than few pages not technical but write up F) Evaluation work of each team evidence adequate and valid solution arrived provide feedback
GROUP PROJECTS • Broader concept of investigation • GROUP PROJECTS means a planned set of activities which are undertaken by a group of students with defined object and which results in a finished product or practical accomplishment • Examples- presentations of models of different types of FLOWERAL ARRANGEMENTS • Models of MOVEMENTS IN LIVING ORGANISMS
STEPS IN GROUP PROJECTS a) Formation of groups- class into 5-7 student groups(heterogeneous) b) Proposing- what is done, objective stated, take guidance c) Planning – various means selected, action plan chalked out, activities identified and work allotted d) Implementing- by members acc to plan, encouraged to discuss and help each other, come out with finished product e) Evaluation- on basis of objectives, how closely and cooperatively group worked, arrange exhibition of products, invite 1 or 2 teachers to judge.
REFERENCE “Teaching of Biological Science” TNTEU – Study Material Ram Publications Sri Krishna Publications Kaviyamala Publications Google Images 4/18/2022 Dr. C. Beulah Jayarani 24