along with reading Team-Based Learning, co-authored by L. Dee Fink, I
would recommend Dee Fink's Creating Significant Learning
Experiences.
The exercises are formulated to meet various learning goals;
o
Learn and retain
foundational knowledge
o
Apply and transfer
concepts to new applications
o
Interpret and apply
quantitative data
o
Develop and train
critical, analytical, creative and
practical thinking
o
Advance and strengthen
problem solving skills
o
Expand and refine written and oral communications
o
Integrate fundamentals
with other subjects
o
Cultivate an
understanding of personal and
social implications
o
Enhance the ability to
assimilate new information
After defining the
learning goals, it follows to design the type of exercises that will develop and
enhance the learning goals.
Exercise types fall in these main
categories;
- hands on
trial/feedback/reflection/retrial
- class/ team dialog
- skill building proactive activity
- action learning exercises
- problem solving activities
- individual reflection and
articulation
- benchmarking knowledge
- post session reinforcement materials
- real world application
- knowledge review and application
- evaluation and feedback
I
find when you create an assignment that gets students involved, the issue
is making sure they make it out of the classroom in time for the next
class!
Good
luck in your design,
Maria
Pinochet