Connect students directly to the concept in a personal way. Capture students' attention by initiating a group problem-solving activity before delivery of instruction. Begin with a situation that is familiar to students and builds on what they already know. Construct a learning experience that allows diverse and personal student responses. Facilitate the work of cooperative teams of students.
Simulate Interdependence with a coaching activity
Objective: Interdependent coaching activity
Activity:
Simulate Interdependence with a coaching activity:
1) blindfold one student and restrict their partner from using their hands,
2) partner coaches blindfolded student to complete a puzzle cut out of foam art,
3) partners change roles and this time the blindfolded student creates a windmill out of K-next while being coached by the other student.
