LIFE ORIENTATION L2

LIFE ORIENTATION LEVEL 2 PREPARED BY MR MLANGENI K Downloaded from hlayiso.com

After completing this lesson, you will be able to:  Define a study group  List the qualities of a study group  Distinguish between the Pros and Cons of study groups Downloaded from hlayiso.com

Develop a study plan COMPARE THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF JOINING A STUDY GROUP Downloaded from hlayiso.com

What is a study group?  Method in which you can study.  E.g. a group of people who meet to study a particular subject and then report their findings or recommendations. The group meets every Saturday afternoon from 15:00-17:00 and go through the content they want to achieve in the session. They then allocate responsibilities towards each other for the next session. Downloaded from hlayiso.com

QUALITITES OF A USEFUL STUDY GROUP  Join the group willingly for your own benefit.  Group members get along and respect each other.  Members meet regularly.  Members always attend sessions.  Every member does what is expected of him/her.  Students help each other. Refer to your textbook (p. 85) Downloaded from hlayiso.com

Are study groups for you? Your learning style inventory suggested whether you prefer to study alone or in a group. If you do like working in groups, forming a study group for a particular class may be a great help to you. Even if you usually like to study alone, you may find a study group helpful in particular circumstances, such as solving a maths problem. As with almost everything, study groups have advantages and disadvantages. (p.86) ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES  Keep members motivated  Some group members may not be productive  Ensures the correct studying of the content  Some members may waste the others time because they didn’t attend class  Helps members remember their work  Some members may use the time to  Helps members review their weak socialize and chat points  Some members only take, they don’t  Prevents loneliness give Downloaded from hlayiso.com

CONTINUING…  Fun and enjoyable way of learning  Some members give others the incorrect information  Motivates members to study  Sometimes it can take a long time to  Gives opportunities to be open and complete a piece of work when share own knowledge everyone wants to say something ,  Helps members cover more work in a even if its not relevant. short period of time. Downloaded from hlayiso.com

CONTINUING… Downloaded from hlayiso.com

PLEASE WATCH THE STUDY GROUP CLIP BELOW… Downloaded from hlayiso.com

An activity to do Activity 4-Page 86 Compare the advantages and disadvantages of joining a study group 1. Make a list of five advantages of joining a study group. (5) 2. Make a list of five disadvantages of joining a study group. (5) 3. Compare the advantages and disadvantages. Write a conclusion about joining a study group. (5) total [15] Downloaded from hlayiso.com

Answers to activity 4 1. List of advantages  Joining a study group helps you to keep you motivated√  It helps you with aspects you find difficult as your group can explain or find answers when working together √  It ensures that you are studying the correct material √  It helps you to remember facts and information √  It prevents loneliness, at least you're with your mates √ Downloaded from hlayiso.com

Continuing… 1. List of disadvantages  Some group members may not be productive √  Some members may waste the others time because they didn’t attend class √  Some members may use the time to socialize and chat √  Some members only take, they don’t give √  Some members give others the incorrect information √ Downloaded from hlayiso.com

Compare the advantages and disadvantages (1 mark for comparison) advantages disadvantages  Keep members motivated √  Some group members may not be productive √  Ensures the correct studying of the √ content  Some members may waste the others time because they didn’t attend class  Helps members remember their work  Some members may use the time to  Helps members review their weak socialize and chat √ points  Some members only take, they don’t  Prevents loneliness give Downloaded from hlayiso.com

EDUCATION IS THE MOVEMENT FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT Downloaded from hlayiso.com