Utilizing the power of cooperative learning to teach controversial topics such as genetically modified organisms
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University of California Press
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Some topics are controversial and, as a consequence, difficult to teach. I describe a cooperative teaching and learning strategy that combines the “Jigsaw method” with the “Six thinking hats” of de Bono. This allows students to work together in expert groups while investigating the topic from different perspectives. Students then provide feedback to each other, where all perspectives are shared in the home group.
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Biology teaching, Controversial topics, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Teaching and learning strategies, Jigsaw method, De Bono’s hats
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SDG-04: Quality Education
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Abrie, A.L. 2024, 'Utilizing the power of cooperative learning to teach controversial topics such as genetically modified organisms', The American Biology Teacher, vol. 86, no. 5, pp. 315-317. https://doi.org/10.1525/abt.2024.86.5.315.