🟦 Pedagogical Module 1: Week 3 - Group Work & Roles

Reminder (homework from our last meeting): Use the Settler in class before a video task. Take a photo or video of the class doing it (from the back). Caption: "Used [Activity Name]. Result: Class was Calmer / Still Noisy."

MANAGING THE LESSON: WEEK 3

👥 ATTENDANCE: Mandatory for All Teachers.

📍 FOCUS: Ensuring every student participates using Roles.

At the start of the meeting, a facilitator is chosen from among people who haven't been a facilitator recently (going around the group in-turn style).

📋 THE WORKSHOP PLAN (90 Minutes)

MATERIALS NEEDED: A4 Paper (or cardstock), Markers, Scissors, Printout of "Active Involvement" Article.

1. THE PROBLEM (0-15 mins)

• Discuss: "When students work in groups, does the strongest student do everything?"

• Record: Record a short video of one teacher explaining this problem and why it is bad for learning.

2. INPUT: ROLES (15-35 mins)

• Read: Distribute the "Active Involvement in Group Work" printout (Active Involvement in Group Work)

• Select: Read the section on "Roles" silently for 5 minutes.

• Discuss: Ensure everyone understands the meaning of the 4 JYS roles below (use Google Translate if needed).

3. THE WORKSHOP: JYS ROLES (35-80 mins)

• Create: Use the markers and paper. Each teacher must make a physical set of 4 Role Cards:

  1. Captain (English Police - makes sure group speaks English).

  2. Writer (Writes the answers).

  3. Speaker (Presents to the class).

  4. Timer (Watches the clock).

• Drill: Practice the instruction script.

  • Teacher says: "You are the Captain. Your job is to make them speak English."

  • Teacher says: "You are the Writer. Your job is to write clearly."

• Action: Roleplay handing these cards out to each other.

✅ REQUIRED EVIDENCE (Zalo)

• In-meeting: Please film a video showing the 4 role cards created. One teacher points to each card and explains the job in simple English.

• Homework (before next meeting): Run a group activity using these cards. Take a photo of a group with the cards visible on the table. Caption: "The Captain was [Student Name]. Participation: High/Low."