1. Kinesthetic Approach Towards Collaborative Learning
Kinesthetic Learning
Kinesthetic Approach Towards Collaborative Learning
By Kajal Agarwal

2. Kinesthetic Learning
Kinesthetic learning or tactile learning is a learning style in which learning takes place by the students carrying out physical activities, rather than listening to a lecture or watching demonstrations.
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3. Characteristics of Kinesthetic Learners
learn best by experience and manipulating materials
un-assemble & reassemble objects in the process of learning
use a lot of gestures while talking
learn by touching & feeling objects
gesture when talking
physically active in the class
may be good at sports & games
enjoy learning through activities that involve movement
take interest in dramatics.

4. Hypothesis
Students learn better through activities.

5. Material required: political map of India, Thermocole sheet, pictures of monuments, dance forms of states in India

6. Procedure:
Step 1: Students were asked to mark on the political map of India-
States & Capitals
Different Dance Forms
Monuments of India
Step 2: The maps were evaluated and results were noted.
Step 3: Students were asked to match and stick names of states & their capital, monuments and different dance forms on the map.
Step 4: Another test was given and scored.
Step 5: Results of pre & post tests were analysed.

7. Data Analysis Before the activity 5/39 secured full marks.
After the activity 30/39 students secured full marks.

8. Students’ Feedback We got a better understanding of the topic.
It was a very creative approach.
We can recall the topic better.
We enjoyed collaborative learning.
We felt involved in the learning process.
It was interesting.

9. Result
Students performed better when they learnt through activity and in groups.
This proves the hypothesis that ‘Students learn better through activities.

10. Thank You