Jigsawing
Jigsawing is a reading strategy that allows students to divide and distribute the reading material, letting the kids specialize in a smaller number of topics. This is an efficient way to learn. It allows students to take ownership in their work and achievement. Students are also held accountable among their peers, allowing the learning process to be group-based. The jigsaw strategy is a cooperative learning technique that encourages listening, engagement, interaction, peer teaching, and cooperation. This strategy would be very beneficial when working with the different art periods and the many artists that fall into those periods.
How to use:
Students are divided into small groups, usually of four to six. Each is given a list of subtopics to research. Individual members of each group will then break off to work with the experts from other groups. All subgroups will become experts on their researched topic. Once this is completed, students will return to their main groups and inform their group members of the information they have learned.
How to use:
Students are divided into small groups, usually of four to six. Each is given a list of subtopics to research. Individual members of each group will then break off to work with the experts from other groups. All subgroups will become experts on their researched topic. Once this is completed, students will return to their main groups and inform their group members of the information they have learned.