Teaching Strategies and Cooperative Learning Techniques

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What is a carousel discussion?

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A cooperative learning strategy where students work in small groups to discuss topics posted around the classroom, rotating to each station to answer questions, solve problems, or analyze text.

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What is a buzz session?

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A teaching technique that involves dividing a large group into smaller groups to discuss a topic, with a specific task or question to discuss within a limited time.

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What is a graffiti wall?

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A cooperative learning strategy that allows students to share ideas and opinions on a topic by writing answers to a question on a piece of paper on the wall.

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What is tableau in teaching?

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A teaching strategy where students create a still image to represent a concept or event, derived from the French phrase 'tableau vivant' meaning 'living picture'.

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What is the think-pair-share (TPS) strategy?

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A teaching strategy that encourages students to think about a question individually, pair up with a classmate to discuss, and then share their ideas with the class.

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What is an exit ticket?

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A short assignment given to students at the end of a class to assess their learning, gauge understanding, and provide feedback.

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What is the 3-2-1 countdown strategy?

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A teaching method where students summarize their learning by writing down three key points, two interesting facts or questions, and one remaining question about the topic.

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What is a round robin chart?

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A collaborative activity where students take turns adding their ideas or answers to a shared chart, ensuring equal contribution to a topic.

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What is a panel discussion?

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A structured conversation where a group of experts discuss a topic in front of an audience, often moderated and may include audience participation.

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What is reciprocal teaching?

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A cooperative learning strategy that helps students improve reading comprehension by taking turns guiding the comprehension of a text.