Think, Pair, Share

Responsive teaching in the classroom...

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ALTA Education
February 27, 2024

Think, Pair, Sure?

Hello and welcome to The GEN Report, a weekly dose of inspiration and insight for the global education community. We hope you are enjoying our series of newsletters focusing on responsive teaching.

Think, Pair, Share

In this edition, we explore the theme of ‘Think, Pair, Share’. A model which, when implemented effectively, can enrich classroom discussions and form part of a responsive approach to teaching and learning.

You will find something to read, watch and listen to on this theme:

Read

Comparing Frequencies of Group/Pair Work and Teachers’ Instructions in Primary English and Mathematics Classrooms

This study first presents the frequencies of GPW identified in thirty-seven English and Mathematics lessons conducted in a Primary classroom in Singapore. It then compares the types of groups, nature of tasks and teachers’ discourse during lesson transitions from whole class teaching to GPW in teaching English and Mathematics lessons.

Watch

Here is an example of Think, Pair, Share in a real classroom. What works well? What could be improved?

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Listen

What 'Teach Like a Champion' techniques should teachers prioritise?

Listen to this episode from Beyond Survival: The New Teacher Podcast on Spotify. The guest on this week's episode of 'Beyond Survival: The New Teacher Podcast'  is Doug Lemov.  Doug is an American educator and author.

open.spotify.com/episode/5bkJoLFcXZ9QOcuKl31pYT?si=6a618981ddb14ada

We hope you enjoy these resources and find them useful for your personal and professional growth. We would love to hear your feedback and suggestions for future topics. Please reply to this email or join the conversation on our social media channels.

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