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[Author Prev][Author Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Author Index][Thread Index] Re: peers working together -- class discussions
In terms of working togehter one of the best pieces of research on the subject is from Slad and Conol. The strategy is called fishbowls and entry tickets. Each student creates a comment or a question. Divide the class so that a small group 5 or 6 kids sit in a small circle to discuss what they are working on. The rest of the class sits around them and if they are interesting in joining the discussion they have to tap a person and change places. Otherwise, outside students listen and take down notes so they are ready for the next discussion when they are inside the circles. There is a wonderful article in the Middel School Journal Spet. Issue. Try it my kids love it. It took, however, one full trial day before they got the hang of it. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Msg sent via CableONE.net MyMail - http://www.cableone.net
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