Reading Apprenticeship Inspired Assignment or Lesson

I designed a workbook/textbook for my statistics students, freely available on Canvas. Each section includes carefully selected examples aimed at enhancing understanding. However, I've observed that only a few students engage with these problems. To address this, I've developed a series of activities based on the "talking to text" strategies, requiring students to read these examples to complete assignments effectively.

These activities are graded and conducted in groups of two to three students. Initially, each student independently engages with the text, making annotations where clarity is needed. Subsequently, they share their insights with each other, collaboratively working towards a solution. Finally, the group submits their collective work as a team.

In this activities, students engage in metacognitive conversations such as reflecting on their individual understanding, sharing insights with their group, comparing strategies, monitoring progress, and reflecting on their learning process as a team. These discussions help them think critically about their learning and problem-solving approaches. 

The class convenes in person twice a week, each session lasting approximately two hours. Activities typically occur on the second day of the week, unless there's an exam scheduled. Each activity spans around 45 minutes to an hour. Initially, students work individually for about 5 minutes, followed by regrouping to collaborate for 5-7 minutes. This process repeats for each of the 4-6 problems within the activity. Finally, if necessary, I'll review a couple of problems.

These activities utilize my Workbook, which is freely accessible to students on Canvas.

Examples of activities: Activity 3,Activity 5