Collaborative Learning: (Thomas pg. 35-37)
As I read the assigned three pages I felt that the author was very much promoting Collaborative learning. On page 35 the author expresses that collaborative learning is, in a sense, new and inntovative. This style of teaching replaces the teacher/educator as the main focus of the classroom and puts more emphasis on the stuidents' own ability to learn and incorporate proper thinking and analyzing skills. Collaborative learning furthers the thinking of students and applies real world problem-solving to almost every situation. Collaboartive learning also successfully promotes teamwork and communication.
1. What model of teaching does the book refer to as "broadcast model?"
Traditional teaching styles are what are considered "broadcast models". A broadcast model is, by definition, the transmission of information from transmitter to receiver in a one-way, linear fashion.
2. What is the difference between "collaborative teaching" and the "broadcast model of teaching"?
The biggest difference between the two teaching methods is who is doing the teaching. Thorugh broadcast teaching, the main focus and source of education comes from solely the teacher. However, through collaborative teaching students work together to find the best solution to any problem. Students feed off of one another's knowledge and understanding of a specific practice.
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