Students are given practical problems to solve independently, then share their solutions with the teacher for confirmation. Successful students become "mini teachers" who help others by asking questions rather than directly teaching, promoting independence, problem solving, and student responsibility for learning. This approach creates opportunities for students to lead parts of the lesson.

1. Mini Teachers

2. The 4B’s Independence
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3. Students are given a problem.
In DT this is often practical task – Like building a circuit.
Students work on their own to solve the problem.
Solutions are shared with the teacher to confirm.
Successful students are promoted to Mini teachers.
Mini teacher help others, but only through
asking questions.

4. Promotes independence and problem solving.
Students take responsibility for their learning.
Students are doing all the work.
Creates opportunities for students to lead on parts of
the lesson.