think pair share what a cooperative learning strategy where students interact with a partner and then partners to share information.
Think Pair Share
What
A cooperative learning strategy where students interact with a partner
and then partners to share information.
Why
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 build on background knowledge and
understanding.
How
Think - As individuals
Outline a particular task or discussion point. Students think about
the task or topic, take notes or jot down ideas
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.
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.
Timing
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.
Ideas from here
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You could gather a whole group brainstormed list of ideas.
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This group of 4 could become a cooperative learning group
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Each paired groups could present to the whole group
Pupils think individually about their feelings related to an image
taken in the school grounds and would then discuss in pairs those
feelings to explore how different people feel about the place. The
pairs can then share their thoughts with the rest of the group.