Observations 1

About the video

This sequence shows learners discussing how to re-arrange an equation. One particular learner is willing to persist in his efforts to understand the rules for re-arranging equations.

Look out for ...

... the kinds of difficulties that the learners' conversations reveal.

Questions for reflection

  • How would you respond to the learner in the video?
  • When one of your learners asks you "Why?" and remains confused even after you have answered the question, what can you do?
  • How can you encourage learners to take responsibility for their own learning, and to express their lack of understanding?
  • How can you constructively manage peer-to-peer learning?
  • What opportunities do you provide learners to express their lack of understanding?
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