Other members of the class are encouraged to comment after each team s presentation. The instructor participates by helping students when they seem to require help and by emphasizing particularly important points. This process is repeated at five or six class meetings. To maximize students ability to work with different people, the instructor brings randomized lists of students names and assigns teams according to these lists. Students also learn to work with people of diverse backgrounds.
Students rapidly increase their presentation skills.
Students increase their understanding and retention of text material and the instructor receives frequent feedback on this. Students get know each other and form friendships. They value this highly. All Rights Reserved.