Discussion 1 (29/1/15)

DISCUSSION 1
1. Discuss P.I.E.S with each other online and at the end of the discussion , each person must understand what Kagan’s P.I.E.S means.
2. Next , apply your knowledge and understanding of P.I.E.S to develop by group a descriptive essay of not more than 300 words (5 paragraphs) ,  describing vividly the sight , touch , taste , smell , sounds of Marang Beach.

Each one of you should choose one of the five senses -( sight , touch , taste , smell or sounds ) to describe Marang Beach. Then when you finished just reply below here. Thank you

So i think we should make a storyline about Marang Beach ? The 5 senses should be included , one paragraph for one sense. But there must be a connectivity between the paragraphs.

I choose SIGHT !

is everyone here yet?

PIES – used to encourage an active participation among students in a class
P – POSITIVE INTERDEPENDENCE :
• A cooperative learning
• Each team members’ effort are required
• Because each member have unique ideas and thoughts that have been influenced by their different surroundings, roles, and responsibilities
I – INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNTABILITY
• Ensures all group members take responsibilities for their share work
E – EQUAL PARTICIPATION
• All students are given an opportunity to participate and are expected to contribute during their turn.
• Division of labor makes each student responsible for part of the task and equalizes participation because every member has a task.
S – SIMULTANEOUS INTERACTION
• Encourages all voices, dramatically increasing language production for students.

I don't really understand the I & S
can someone explain it to me please?