High-Engagement Learning Through Think, Pair, Share

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Join Tem as she discusses the effectiveness of the think, pair and share strategy in engaging learners, so that all learners are involved in the learning process and have the opportunity to strengthen their knowledge and understanding.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Think-Pair-Share is a collaborative learning strategy designed to promote active participation, critical thinking, and student engagement
• Think: Students are given a prompt or question to consider individually encouraging independent thinking and reflection.
• Pair: Students then pair up to discuss their thoughts with a partner fostering peer interaction
• Share: Pairs share their discussions with the whole class, promoting a wider exchange of ideas and providing opportunities for teacher-guided discussions.
• It ensures that every student actively participates in the learning process so all students can achieve in the lesson
• It helps students build confidence and comfort in expressing their thoughts by sharing with a peer/friend/member of staff first
• Ask open-ended questions that encourage higher-order thinking and discussion.
• Provide clear instructions for each stage to ensure smooth transitions and maximise the effectiveness of the strategy. This can also help students feel less anxious and engage more.
• Vary the pairing. This is also important for behaviour management so you can separate certain students

BEST MOMENTS:

"You've deliberately sat at the back to avoid being picked"

"We have been put in that situation as staff ourselves in our staff meetings"

"Circulate the room, listen to the students pairing and sharing, find the students that know the answer"

"Also helps you to pinpoint the students that are struggling"

"There will be students who are anxious about discussing with a peer"

"In this situation I'd do no hands up"

"Look at the students who have their hands up, they might know the answer, if you are unsure, pair up with those students"

"Pose, pause, pounce bounce"

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ABOUT THE HOST:

Since embarking on her teaching journey in 2009, Tem has been on a mission to empower students to reach their fullest potential. Specialising as a Secondary Physical Education Teacher, Tem also has experience in Special Educational Needs (SEN) as a class teacher in an SEN provision. With an unwavering commitment to helping students become the best versions of themselves, Tem believes in the power of education to shape not just academic prowess, but character and resilience. Having mentored numerous teachers throughout her career, she is not only shaping young minds but also nurturing the growth of those who guide them.

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