Think-Pair-Share
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Summary:
Explain to students that they will (1) think individually about a topic or answer to a question;(2) pair with a partner and discuss the topic or question; and (3) share ideas with the rest of the class. |
More Information:
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Example:
A teacher has the class think individually about what was covered in the previous lesson. Then the students are asked to share their ideas with a partner. The teacher then calls on a few pairs to share what they came up with as a short summary of the previous lesson.
The teacher could use the students' responses to prompt further questioning, and possibly some in-depth critical thinking about a topic or concept.
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Ways to Provide and Use Feedback:
Teachers can easily see what students do or do not understand from the previous lesson. They can also prompt further discussion based on the quality of the student's responses to the initial question.
Students have the opportunity to discuss their ideas with a partner. This allows for immediate peer feedback, and possibly brings up ideas that would not be developed if the students didn't have a chance to talk through it with someone.
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Data Analysis:
Teachers would use this information to identify any gaps in student understanding, and possibly re-teach a topic as a whole group or break the class into small groups for differentiated instruction.
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Opportunities for Student Metacognition:
Students will immediately know if they can answer the question or not, and working with a partner allows them to ask their partner questions to develop a further understanding of the topic.
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Technology Integration:
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