When students engage each other,
they learn through community, not in it.
When students engage each other,
they learn through community, not in it.
This approach paces the 3-step procedure:
Thinking of an answer independently
Pairing up to discuss in groups of 2-3 students
Share-ing out to the whole group
PRO TIPS:
Relay: Promote active listening by asking students to share "what your partner said"
Use a timer to ensure adequate think time (e.g., "1 minute of silent thinking")
Pair wisely for students of concern by matchmaking and actively supervising