Chapters
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Assertiveness is at its best when they
are in control of the dialogue, defending opinions, poised, expressive, and
spontaneous in the discussion. It maintains a stream of conscious juggling
values and concepts, incorporating pattern and prediction elements in their
brain.....more
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The processes associated with reading or
writing affect the brain in many regions encompassing synchronized cognition
in multiple areas: comprehension, social awareness, speech, and visual
acuity.
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Students become autonomous, articulate, and
intellectually mature when they collectively govern themselves and pursue tasks
as they see fit. This results in a process of social inquiry
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To derive the benefits of a cooperative
effort, the teacher must have a well-articulated plan in terms of (a)
assignment prompts and directions and (b) the group behaviors expected in
such a configuration. From the structure created a wide range of assignments
can be expedited that maximize engagement.
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The lecture is often suited for the more
motivated, intelligent, and auditory oriented individuals with many becoming less
attentive over time. Incorporating an assortment of activities in the
classroom will sustain the level of novelty to keep students motivated throughout
the period.
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Positive interdependence is a factor that
helps children recognize the relevance of content areas and derive a sense of
ownership. The team works around a self-styled philosophical statement, which
holds the members to a standard while sharing resources and executing roles.
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Well-articulated assignments coupled
with the feedback script and images are primes that motivate groups to
achieve a goal and take pride in their accomplishment.
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The range of possibilities extend from
simple worksheets to complex projects that use resources in other parts of
the room or the building, with students delegating responsibilities, working
relatively independent of the teacher.
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Members are held accountable for their
contributions when performing tasks as well as being part of the task
completion process because each has a role. The ADD and ADHD student finds it
easier to remain focused under this condition and is encouraged as his or her
talents are acknowledged.
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Every student had a personalized
notebook and used the accompanying textbook to answer the questions in the
blanks. Students were preoccupied the whole period, and I gave one on one
help as needed. This engagement would
prove to be their greatest academic accomplishment
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