Overview
This lecture explains the "Get One, Give One" teaching strategy, outlining its steps, benefits, and limitations for classroom use.
Introduction to "Get One, Give One" Strategy
- "Get One, Give One" is a classroom activity for students to exchange ideas and information.
- Teachers prepare a specific text relevant to the lesson topic, such as descriptive texts about a person.
- Each student receives a worksheet with two columns: "Give One" and "Get One".
Steps in the Strategy
- Students start by listing their own answers in the "Give One" column.
- Students pair up and exchange responses: they give one idea and get a new idea, recording it in "Get One".
- After sharing, students say thank you, then find new partners and repeat the process.
- The activity continues until the teacher signals to stop.
- Students return to their seats and share collected information with the class.
Strengths of the Strategy
- Encourages student interaction and communication.
- Helps students find information from texts quickly.
- Allows students to learn from both texts and peers.
- Builds students’ prior knowledge.
Limitations of the Strategy
- Takes more classroom time for discussion.
- Group movement and sharing can make the class less orderly.
Suggestions to Overcome Limitations
- Teachers should manage class movement and time strictly.
- Teachers should move around and monitor to maintain order and engagement.
Key Terms & Definitions
- Get One, Give One — A classroom activity where students exchange ideas with peers to build knowledge collaboratively.
- Descriptive Text — A type of text that describes a person, place, or thing in detail.
Action Items / Next Steps
- Prepare descriptive texts and "Get One, Give One" worksheets for your next class.