The activity 'Share and Complete' promotes collaboration and deep understanding by having students analyze a part of a complex topic. Students first work in small groups on their assigned section, then come together to share their findings and form the complete picture. This method encourages critical thinking, effective communication, and teamwork, leading to a holistic understanding of the subject.
- Activity goal
- Activate prior knowledge | Assess | Exchange knowledge
- When
- In class | Pre class
- Where
- Offline
- Duration
- < 60 minutes
- Group size
- Medium | Large
Step-by-step
Step 1
Team Formation: Divide the class into groups of 3 to 5 (depending on the topic. For example, if a theory consists of 3 elements, form groups of 3).
Step 2
Assign parts: Give each group a puzzle piece of the topic (e.g., part of an article, a graph, or a dataset).
Step 3
Analysis and Preparation: Have each group analyze their section and prepare to explain it.
Step 4
Integration: Bring all groups together to combine their pieces into the full picture.
Step 5
Presentation: Each group presents their findings to the rest of the class. Allow time for questions and discussion after each presentation.
Step 6 Optional
Plenary Reflection: Facilitate a plenary session to reflect on and discuss the complete topic.
Differences from the 'Jigsaw' method:
- In 'Jigsaw', students first join expert groups to deepen their understanding of a specific part, then return to their home group. In 'Share and Complete', students work directly within their assigned group and later share their findings with the entire class.
- 'Jigsaw' emphasizes first deepening knowledge in expert groups before sharing. 'Share and Complete' emphasizes direct collaboration within the assigned group and then presenting to the class.
