Cooperative Structures: Strategies that support pairs, groups and teams to work together

• Kagan Essential 5

Discussion Protocols: Structured processes to support focused and productive conversations

• Chalk Talk

• Feedback carousel

• Fish Bowl

• Concentric Circles

• Think-Ink-Pair-Share

VBCPS SEL Stockpile: A variety of strategies and practices that, when used authentically and intentionally, can help educators create safe, equity-centered, productive learning and working spaces for students and adults.

• Inclusive Openings

• Engaging Strategies

• Intentional Closures

Graphic Organizers: Provide a strong visual way for the adult brain to take in information

• 3-2-1 Bridge

• KWHLAQ Chart

• Rose, Thorn, Bud Reflection

Questioning: A powerful means to engage creative and critical thinking

• Clarifying and Probing Questions

Back Channels: A digital conversation that runs concurrently with a face-to-face activity

• Padlet

• Socrative

• Article