Jigsaw Method of Learning

        In class, we have practiced using the jigsaw method of learning. In order to accomplish this, each of us was included in two different groups. The first group we were in was our base group. Within this group, we were each assigned a number that corresponded to a topic that we were responsible for researching. The second group we were a part of consisted of all the other people with the same number and topic as us. This group was called the expert group.

        In our expert groups, we worked together to research our topic and be ready to report back to our base groups on what we learned. After we felt we had enough information, we left our expert groups to share our findings with our base groups. Now each member of our base groups had new information to share.


        I liked this method of learning because it allowed each of us to become extremely familiar with our topic, and then get a taste of what everyone else researched. The problem I had with this method was remembering all of the information our other experts in our base groups shared with us. It was a lot to take in, and since I didn't spend a lot of time learning it, it was harder to remember. Overall though, I liked this method and I could absolutely see myself using it in the classroom!