All-in teacher kit
Goal#6 Inclusive teaching
Organization of learning
Method#3 Think - Pair - Share
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This is a cooperative discussion strategy that includes three stages of action, in which learners talk about content and discuss ideas before sharing them with the whole group. The method features the elements of “thinking time” and “interaction with the colleague”, two important characteristics of cooperative learning. The purpose of the Think - Pair - Share method is to help learners process information and develop their communication skills and thinking processes.
Because learners have time to think about the answer, then communicate it to a classmate and have a different perspective, they may be more willing and less anxious to share their answer with a larger group. This method also gives them time to change their answer if necessary and reduces the fear of giving a “wrong” answer.
By this strategy, the teacher: • Asks an open question or raises an issue; • Gives learners a minute or two to think about the answer; • Groups the learners in pairs to discuss the answers and share their ideas; • Gives learners the opportunity to share their answers with a small group or with the whole class.
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