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Group Processing. The Private Eyes. Cherene Bauer, Rebecca Lake, & Trisha Pomeroy. Definition. Group Processing is when a group of students cooperatively define the topic of study and investigate information. 6 Steps…. Students are placed into groups The group identifies the topic
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Group Processing The Private Eyes Cherene Bauer, Rebecca Lake, & Trisha Pomeroy
Definition Group Processing is when a group of students cooperatively define the topic of study and investigate information
6 Steps… • Students are placed into groups • The group identifies the topic • Each student gathers information from a variety of sources • The group prepares a final report • Each group member participates in the class presentation • Students decide on the purpose, methods, and means of evaluation
When Should It Be Used? Group Processing should be used when developing problem-solving skills
Advantages • No competition within the group • Students learn to work cooperatively • Students think on higher levels • More information is shared than if done on an individual basis
Disadvantages The only disadvantage is if the group does not work cooperatively
Resources • http://wblrd.sk.ca/~bestpractice/coop/examples11.html • http://www.pwcs.edu/curriculum/sol/groupinves.htm • http://www.avln.org/resources/standards/pdfs/rinvest.pdf • www.ghost.rider.edu/cii/presen/grpinv.ppt • http://www.users.muohio.edu/shermalw/aera91AA.html • http://www.nwrel.org/scpd/sirs/1/cu2.html