EDTC 112-Assignment 2
Assignment: Effective Teaching-Learning Strategies in
the Classroom (Cooperative Learning Focus)
Source: [Link]
cooperative-learning/
Objective:
This assignment aims to encourage students to explore and implement cooperative
learning strategies tailored to specific topics in their major subject. By completing this
task, students will understand how to foster collaboration, engagement, and mutual
support among learners, improving overall learning outcomes. This assignment aims
to help you understand the value of cooperative learning in fostering effective
teaching strategies. Be creative and thoughtful in your approach!
Deadline: 9 April 2025
Submission: One PowerPoint file on eFundi
Instructions:
1. Choose a Subject
1.1. Pick one of your major subjects, such as Life Sciences, Mathematics,
Geography, etc.
1.2. The subject you pick will be the focus of your PowerPoint presentation.
2. Create a PowerPoint Presentation:
2.1. Your presentation must consist of 6 slides, including the title slide.
What is cooperative learning?
Discuss elements of cooperative learning
How you would implement cooperative learning in your major subject,
mentioned in 1.1
Use PowerPoint design principles See
[Link]
powerpoint-presentations/1/
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EDTC 112-Assignment TWO
3. Title Slide :
3.1. Slide 1: The main title of the slide must be the subject you picked.
3.2. Slide 2:Include your name, student number, and date of submission on
this slide.
3.3. Slide 3: What is cooperative learning? Examples of cooperative learning
include group projects, peer teaching, think-pair-share, jigsaw activities, and
collaborative problem-solving.
3.4. Slide 4: Elements of cooperative learning
3.5. Slide 5:How would you implement cooperative learning in your
classroom?
3.6. Slide 6: How would you implement cooperative learning in your major
subject?
Select Topics:
3.7. Use the CAPS document for your subject to identify five (5) topics relevant
to the subject you picked.
3.8. The National Department of Education has all the different CAPS
documents for all subjects. See
[Link]
nts(CAPS).aspx
4. Formatting Guidelines:
4.1. Use clear and concise bullet points.
4.2. Use visuals (e.g., diagrams or images) where relevant to enhance your
presentation.
4.3. Ensure your slides are well-organized, easy to read, and professional in
appearance.
4.4. The following detailed guidelines may help you produce a professional
PowerPoint presentation
File with tips: Strongly
encouraged to consider the given
tips
Rubric:
⭐ Cooperative Learning PowerPoint Assignment Rubric ⭐
📌 Total: 50 Points
Criteria Excellent(Full Points) Good(Partial Needs Points
Points) Improvement Earned
(Minimal Points)
1. Title Slide- (Slide 3 pts 2 pts 1 pt /3
1) Clear, creative title; subject is clear Title is present but Title is unclear or
and engaging. lacks creativity or missing key info.
clarity.
2. Student Info Slide 2 pts 1 pt 0 pts /2
(Slide 2) Name, student number, and date One detail missing or Information missing
are accurate and well-formatted. incorrectly or incomplete.
formatted.
3. What is 5 pts 3 pts 1 pt /5
Cooperative Clear, concise definition; includes Definition is Definition unclear;
Learning? (Slide 3) 2+ relevant examples (e.g., think- adequate; 1 example no examples
pair-share, jigsaw). included. provided.
4. Elements of 5 pts 3 pts 1 pt /5
Cooperative Explains 4+ key elements (positive 3 elements Fewer than 3
Learning (Slide 4) interdependence, individual explained but lacks elements; unclear
accountability, etc.) with clarity. depth. explanation.
5. Implementation 10 pts 6 pts 3 pts /10
in Classroom (Slide Thoughtful, creative strategies Some clear Limited strategies
5) tailored to classroom use; promotes strategies; lacks or unclear
collaboration and engagement. depth or creativity. explanation.
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6. Implementation 10 pts 6 pts 3 pts /10
in Major Subject Applies cooperative learning to 5 Applies to 3-4 topics; Fewer than 3 topics
(Slide 6) CAPS topics; strategies are ideas are somewhat addressed; ideas
practical and well-connected to the practical. unclear.
subject.
7. Use of CAPS 5 pts 3 pts 1 pt /5
Document Correct topics chosen from CAPS; Topics selected but CAPS topics missing
aligns with presentation content. partially align with or incorrect.
CAPS.
8. PowerPoint 5 pts 3 pts 1 pt /5
Design Principles Professional, visually engaging; Mostly clear, minor Poor design; text-
(Layout, visuals, appropriate visuals used; adheres layout issues; limited heavy, lacks
clarity) to design principles. visuals. visuals.
9. Formatting & 3 pts 2 pts 1 pt /3
Clarity Bullet points clear and concise; Some slides Poor formatting;
(Bullet points, slides easy to follow. cluttered or unclear. hard to read.
readability,
organization)
10. Creativity & 2 pts 1 pt 0 pts /2
Thoughtfulness Original ideas; demonstrates effort Some original ideas; Minimal thought or
and understanding of cooperative effort shown. creativity evident.
learning’s value.
🔹 Total Points: ___ / 50
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