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

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?