Learning through teaching and sharing in the jigsaw classroom
- Author:
A.M. Norintan
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
jigsaw classroom, teaching and learning method
- From:
Annals of Dentistry
2008;15(2):71-76
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Teaching is a complex activity which consists not
only of giving instructions but also promotion of
learning. Different students have different preference
for learning styles. Dental educators must therefore
attempt to mix and match their methods of teaching
to accommodate students with differing learning
styles to provide an opportunity to maximize their
learning. This paper aims to share the writer's
experience and students' perceptions towards a
different mode of teaching/learning method. The
Jigsaw Classroom method was employed on
University of Malaya's third-year dental students
during their Water Fluoridation lecture. At the end
of the session, students were asked to reflect upon
the learning experience and to inscribe their feelings.
Initially, students showed their resentment towards
the new learning style but their resistance changed
once they got into a group and started to learn from
each other. In the reflective essay, most students
expressed that learning through teaching and
discussing as required in the Jigsaw method
enhanced their understanding of the topic and they
claimed that they were able to retain the information
better. In this study, the Jigsaw method proved that
learning in the lecture hall can be fun, educational
and enriching.
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