When problems arise in the field, lab or practical...... by Simon Tate https://padlet.com/SimonTate/7ycdbfy80105s05e As you discuss each scenario in your group, use the + sign to write the ideas you come up with below each question. If you are working on a small screen, use the slider at the bottom to reveal all 5 questions en-us 2021-10-25 13:22:47 UTC 2021-10-27 12:36:49 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/795429708/91de9b869d81736cb3099ce7283420a2/RGS.png You have learned something! jwestlake1 https://padlet.com/SimonTate/7ycdbfy80105s05e/wish/1847977466 You have learned the process
You have learned that things go wrong and that should be factored into your own work
You have learned the importance of checking your figures]]> 2021-10-27 12:15:34 UTC https://padlet.com/SimonTate/7ycdbfy80105s05e/wish/1847977466 Turn it around! jwestlake1 https://padlet.com/SimonTate/7ycdbfy80105s05e/wish/1847979877 "Did anyone spot the mistake in the worksheet?"]]> 2021-10-27 12:16:43 UTC https://padlet.com/SimonTate/7ycdbfy80105s05e/wish/1847979877 Admit the mistake, tell them to correct it jwestlake1 https://padlet.com/SimonTate/7ycdbfy80105s05e/wish/1847982318 2021-10-27 12:17:50 UTC https://padlet.com/SimonTate/7ycdbfy80105s05e/wish/1847982318 This is research this is exactly what happens - lets discuss what could be the root cause. Also, revisit what you have found and see if their is anything useful from it - you might still have something exciting/new! https://padlet.com/SimonTate/7ycdbfy80105s05e/wish/1847982917 2021-10-27 12:18:05 UTC https://padlet.com/SimonTate/7ycdbfy80105s05e/wish/1847982917 Evaluate it! jwestlake1 https://padlet.com/SimonTate/7ycdbfy80105s05e/wish/1847985368 Get them to write a paragraph about what went wrong and how it affected their results (ensures they understand why that value is important)]]> 2021-10-27 12:19:08 UTC https://padlet.com/SimonTate/7ycdbfy80105s05e/wish/1847985368 Sounds like a communication problem - good idea to act as a facilitator/mediator between the students and make sure everyone has a job and that the work is split evenly. https://padlet.com/SimonTate/7ycdbfy80105s05e/wish/1847990306 2021-10-27 12:21:17 UTC https://padlet.com/SimonTate/7ycdbfy80105s05e/wish/1847990306 Check for welfare jwestlake1 https://padlet.com/SimonTate/7ycdbfy80105s05e/wish/1847991566 Speak to him away from the others to check everything is ok. If he says he is ok find out why he's not working with the others.]]> 2021-10-27 12:21:49 UTC https://padlet.com/SimonTate/7ycdbfy80105s05e/wish/1847991566 1) lack of confidence and unknown people: jwestlake1 https://padlet.com/SimonTate/7ycdbfy80105s05e/wish/1847993941 Give him a specific part of the task to do, check he knows how to do it and encourage him to read the answers back to the others in his group]]> 2021-10-27 12:22:47 UTC https://padlet.com/SimonTate/7ycdbfy80105s05e/wish/1847993941 2) lack of understanding the task jwestlake1 https://padlet.com/SimonTate/7ycdbfy80105s05e/wish/1847996871 As above]]> 2021-10-27 12:23:58 UTC https://padlet.com/SimonTate/7ycdbfy80105s05e/wish/1847996871 Mediate and ask why they think it is wrong, ask them to discuss further when back in the classroom. Get everyone on the same page and get them to get on with the activity. https://padlet.com/SimonTate/7ycdbfy80105s05e/wish/1848002069 2021-10-27 12:26:12 UTC https://padlet.com/SimonTate/7ycdbfy80105s05e/wish/1848002069 Speak to individual members jwestlake1 https://padlet.com/SimonTate/7ycdbfy80105s05e/wish/1848003304 Can ask one to help with something small and use the opportunity to find out what's happened]]> 2021-10-27 12:26:39 UTC https://padlet.com/SimonTate/7ycdbfy80105s05e/wish/1848003304 Teaching moment! jwestlake1 https://padlet.com/SimonTate/7ycdbfy80105s05e/wish/1848004846 Things will go wrong, mistakes will be made
Part of team work is working out how to fix the resulting problems
Learn to be empathetic, they didn't do it on purpose
This is stopping you learning and completing the task entirely whereas this is just a small mistake and simply correcting it will be more effective]]> 2021-10-27 12:27:16 UTC https://padlet.com/SimonTate/7ycdbfy80105s05e/wish/1848004846 Soap and water (unless its really strong acid!). Get technician to clean up. Blotting paper & gloves. Explain to the other students what has happened. Accident book. https://padlet.com/SimonTate/7ycdbfy80105s05e/wish/1848006661 2021-10-27 12:27:58 UTC https://padlet.com/SimonTate/7ycdbfy80105s05e/wish/1848006661 Stop the whole class! jwestlake1 https://padlet.com/SimonTate/7ycdbfy80105s05e/wish/1848016340 Contact nearest first aider

Get them to put it under the tap until the first aider gets there

Draw everyone's attention to the reminder they are not to touch broken glass and must tell you immediately if glass breaks so it can be safely cleared away

Tell them all to return to their tasks and stay with the student until the first aider arrives]]> 2021-10-27 12:31:54 UTC https://padlet.com/SimonTate/7ycdbfy80105s05e/wish/1848016340 Get them to use the last half an hour to make sure they have some experience of doing surveys. Look for alternatives - can they do it online? Can they borrow someone else's results. Have a chat with them about time management. https://padlet.com/SimonTate/7ycdbfy80105s05e/wish/1848016348 2021-10-27 12:31:54 UTC https://padlet.com/SimonTate/7ycdbfy80105s05e/wish/1848016348 Get them to collect some data jwestlake1 https://padlet.com/SimonTate/7ycdbfy80105s05e/wish/1848025001 Tell them they have 30 minutes to collect the outstanding data
You won't have time to collect as much data as the others but can combine their excellent library research with another group and exchange the information for some additional questionnaires (so they don't panic!)]]> 2021-10-27 12:35:23 UTC https://padlet.com/SimonTate/7ycdbfy80105s05e/wish/1848025001 Discuss time management jwestlake1 https://padlet.com/SimonTate/7ycdbfy80105s05e/wish/1848028672 At a later point (either on the bus or during a seminar) chat to them about the importance of time management and planning their activities so they can fit everything in]]> 2021-10-27 12:36:49 UTC https://padlet.com/SimonTate/7ycdbfy80105s05e/wish/1848028672