Group Presentation for MLT803Anthony, Gek Hiang, Manea

BackgroundIPW for Primary 5

Mixed ability. There are 36 pupils. 9 groups of 4.

Subjects incorporate English, Social Studies, NE and Mathematics

Implementation period: Term 1 Total Defence and International Friendship day

Tools used are C-map, Wiki

Affordances of toolsWikiC-mapProblem-based learning (PBL)Cooperative learning strategies (CLS)

Why did we choose Wiki?It is a good case-based learning platform for

problem-based learning.Cognitive flexibility

allows multiple users to add, remove, edit, change and manipulate available content at the same time

has interactive and collaborative affordancesEncourages meta-cognitive skills when users

are co-authors and edit the content

Why problem-based learning in Wiki?

According to (Ellis, Marcus and Taylor,2005) It encourages pupils to reflect on their own

experiences and develop broader thinking through application and integration of knowledge.

It is a good problem solving instructional method (pupil-centred) to sharpen collaborative and reflective skills.

Why are we having Group Work?

According to (Sivan Eva, Summer 86, issue 3 ) Social constructivism is a theory of cognitive

development which emphasizes the interaction between individual and the environment. It is a developmental process of skills and knowledge and dispositions that enables reciprocal interactions and joint constructions of meaning individually and in groups.

It helps to pupils to experience different perspectives to a problem.

It gives a sense of motivation to the pupils.

It helps to promote social skills.

Why are we using C-map for assessment?It is a learning process to facilitate self-

regulation and intentional learning.It helps to induce conceptual changeIt helps pupils to consolidate newly acquired

knowledgeIt helps teachers to have a better

understanding of pupils’ cognitive processes through the choice of their linking words.

It helps pupils to export C-map into image file.

How do tools used relate to local initiatives and curriculum?TLLM- to engage pupils in active learning

http://www.moe.gov.sg/about/yearbooks/2005/teach.html

How do tools used relate to local initiatives and curriculum?

Cyberwellness framework- to develop pupils’ instinct and to protect and empower themselves to take responsibility for their well-being in cyberspace

http://www3.moe.edu.sg/edumall/tl/cyberwellness.htm

Project Work

Lesson Plan OverviewNumber of Periods: Week 1 (during curriculum time)

1 period - Teacher to explain the project is through Wiki 2 periods - Pupils to watch a 10-min video and read 4 articles on reports on piracy. 3 periods - Pupils will discuss in groups using cooperative learning strategies to discuss and post initial

findings in Wiki (Scaffolding questions provided by teacher) - Pupils will also be required to do individual research and contribute in their groups wiki

Week 2 (outside curriculum time) - Pupils contribute and build on group members’ findings in wiki ( to be continued at home) - Individual groups will finalise/ update their solution to the PBL in wiki

Week 3 (during and outside curriculum time) 2 periods per day (twice in the week) - Pupils will comment and learn from other group solutions in wiki

Week 4 (Individual Assignment) 4 periods

- Pupils to construct C-map individually base on consolidated discussion from the class Wiki and post it in Wiki

- After the lessons, the Wiki pages will be linked to the school portal.

SIOsPre-requisites: Pupils have experience using theC-map and Wiki.

At the end of the project, pupils will be able:1.To communicate and share their ideas

through wiki2.To apply angles to map reading3.To work collaboratively in groups4.To consolidate their learning processes in C-

map

Problem In the recent years, there was a report on an increase of piracy happening

along the Straits of Malacca. The latest report was as follows: When the coast guard arrived at the scene, the pirates had already fled

with the loots. In order to locate the hiding place of the pirates, the coasted guard interviewed several people and below are some extracts of the interview.

“I saw the pirate ship moving in the south-eastern direction”, a ship crew from ship A.

“I saw the pirate ship moving in the northern direction of out ship,” the captain of ship B.

”I saw the ship sailed past our ship and headed in the south-eastern direction,” a passenger in ship C.

  “I saw the ship moving south on my radar,” the Navigation officer of ship D.

Your father is a captain of the Star Virgo. Your family will be joining him for his next trip on a cruise to Phuket during the December Holidays. Star Virgo will be travelling along the Straits of Malacca. Using the map and the information given, how could you help your father against the piracy problem?

Rubrics for Wiki

Rubrics for Group Work and C-Map

Pros and Cons for implementation of the tools

Tools Pros Cons

Wiki Group cognition Requires Computer and internet access

Cognitive flexible Individual learning process is not captured

C-Map Allows reflective and deeper thinking

Time-consuming (thinking of appropriate linking words)

Promotes conceptual change

Q & A

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