Grouping Structures to Build Learning

In this session, teachers will understand the difference between group work and cooperative learning in the classroom. Participants will learn strategies for facilitating whole-group, small-group, and paired discussions. Strategies for creating equal accountability and engagement for all students in thinking, processing, and making meaning will be shared.

March 2022 New Teachers

Session 6: Grouping Structures to Build Learning Agenda

Welcoming Inclusion Activity

Whip Share: If I could be anywhere today, I would be…

Grouping Structures

Whole Group
- Talk Moves
- Thinking Protocols
Small Group
- Talking Chips
- Show Down
Pair Work
- Think Pair Share
  - Students find partners quickly
  - Teacher decides who goes first
  - Timed/Not Times
- Paired Coaching

Optimistic Closure

One Word Whip Around: How are you feeling as a result of this session?

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