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Think Pair Share |
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A cooperative learning strategy where students interact with a partner, and then partners, to share information. This strategy is a structured process to share information efficiently. It can be used as a reflective tool at any stage throughout the learning process. The process can lead to other learning situations that builds on background knowledge and understanding. |
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1. Think - As individuals Outline a particular task or discussion point. Students think about the task or topic, take notes or jot down ideas 2. Pair – In pairs Ask students to form pairs. The pairs of students then discuss their thoughts and ideas about the task or discussion point. Notes can be taken or an activity completed. 3. Share – Pairs pair (group of 4) Ask pairs to join with another pair The pairs then discuss their thoughts and ideas about the task or discussion point. Notes can be taken or an activity completed.
It is important to state the time allowed for each activity and stick to it. Depending on the complexity of the task, the time for each activity can be variable eg Think 3mins, Pair 10 mins, Pair Share – 20 mins.
· You could gather a whole group brainstormed list of ideas. · This group of 4 could become a cooperative learning group Each paired groups could present to the whole group
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