Learning Technique: Observe, discuss, draw... and observe again!

• Mathematics
• Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3)
• Upper Secondary (Key Stage 4)

Introduction

This learning technique is perfect to practice “seeing” while looking at something. It also works on students’ communication skills, and on their ability to perform under pressure. Divide your students in groups of three or four. In each group, number your students from 1 to 4. Provide them with pencils, an eraser, and a white sheet of paper. “I will show you an image and give you a short amount of time to observe it, one by one. Once you have had a look, try to reproduce it correctly by working with your team. While looking at the image you cannot use the paper, pencil, or digital devices. Think of ways to replicate it as well as possible.” After a minute, all students number 2 are invited to check out the image, followed by the number 3s and so on, until every group member has had his/her turn. After visualising the image, each group has between 5 and 10 minutes to reproduce it.

Observe, discuss, draw...

and observe again!

Learning Technique

Take a picture of your drawing and upload it here.

Aardappeloproer

1917

Enkele Amsterdamse vrouwen zagen dat er een schip vol aardappelen in een van de grachten lag. Ze gingen erop af en plunderden het schip: hun schorten vol aardappelen. De dag erna waren er meer plunderaars. Pas nadat zes mensen door het leger werden doodgeschoten, keerde de rust terug