CARD SORT METHOD
Understanding the Card Sort Method
The method, in terms of its etymological method comes from the Greek word "methodos". Then the method has a meaning of a path through which to achieve goals. In general usage, the method is defined as how to do a job by using facts and concepts systematically. In the philosophical view of education, for example a particular method in a situation certain conditions can be used to build or improve. Of its usefulness can depend on the user, the form and ability of the method as a tool in learning.
On the contrary, monoprakmatis if the method contains one kind, usefulness for one kind of purpose of using implication which is consistent, systematic, and meaningful according to its target condition, so that the educator is required to be careful in its application.
The Card Sort method is a method that creates cooperative learning conditions, mutual help and responsibility in completing the tasks assigned through card games. According to Hisham Zaini, in his book Active Learning Strategy, the card sort method is a collaborative activity that can be used to work on concepts, characteristics, classifications, facts, objects or review information. This method also emphasizes the physical movement, which can give priority to help to energize the atmosphere of the class began to saturate. Due to very dense learning activities.
The principles of the Card Sort Method
In general the principles to be considered in card sort derived from the principle of learning are:
- Interactive
- Inspirational
- Fun
- Challenging
- Motivate
In the process of learning to teach students can learn by using the method of card sort if students are involved directly / active in learning. The learning components of the card sort method include:
- Experience
- Interaction
- Communication
- Reflection
The steps of the card sort method
The application of the card sort method can be used in learning. By using cards made by a teacher. In it there are related points about a material. The steps used when applying the card sort method in learning are:
Each student is given a piece of paper containing information or samples covered in one or more categories.
Ask students to move around in the classroom to find cards of the same category. You can either announce the category before or let the students find out for themselves.
Students of the same category are asked to present their categories in front of the class.
Along with presentations from each of these categories, give them material-related points.
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