Using Structured Group Learning to Promote deep Learning

     

        Barbara Millis           

University of Nevada, Reno

 

 

Deep learning emerges from the careful sequencing of assignments and activities “orchestrated” by a teacher committed to student learning.  The international research on deep learning has been ongoing, systematic, and convergent.  It involves motivating students to acquire a solid base through active, interactive learning.  This interactive workshop will help teachers understand how to sequence structured assignments and activities to foster deep learning approaches.  Students complete relevant assignments outside of class—for which they are accountable—that help them learn new knowledge by connecting it to what they already know.  Because students come to class prepared, class time can be spent productively by having students in pairs or small groups compare their out-of-class products to foster critical thinking and constructive feedback.  Participants will experience two or more in-depth cooperative activities and learn of several other examples.  This workshop complements00but does not duplicate the morning session on “Linking Cooperative Learning to the Research on How People Learn.”