Using Group Pair to stretch Department or teacher Tip this is used by: 1 e.gs of punctuation, symbolism, writing structure, level of English engagement, interpretation – using relevant quotations to support = critical analysis 2 Be responsible in groups of 4 for an aspect of learning re English / current topic German 3 Use A3 sugar paper blu tack onto the board and each group presents in plenary 4 Proof read in pairs / amend in different coloured pens and make suggestions 5 Oral group work: in pairs converse in subject language / Q & A in pairs / present to class or use flip cam 6 Like speed dating – move on after gleaning knowledge – one question per stop 7 Hot seating 8 Grouping and success re activity – important that group dynamics are carefully considered for maximum potential 9 Carousel with student “experts” teaching aspects of a A Jones – subject to a non-expert English 10 Approach a difficult task (e.g. listening in MFL, a higher R Copsey – order question) starting in pairs, then in 4s, then in 8s MFL 11 Group analysis of a painting using IWB Art 12 Share a drawing – continue a drawing already started Art 13 Groups researching aspects of text to present to class English 14 Groups planning essay title together to feed back to class English 15 Topic in a nutshell (exam question planning and sharing Science ideas) 16 lots of info, then summarising it for others Psychology 17 Giving a group a question to research on their own Psychology 18 Peer assessment – find 3 things that are positive and 3 that English require improving 19 Sharing ideas as a group – pairing weaker and stronger Science students 20 Activ-vote answers (points – competing) Science 21 Snowballing – in 2s play game, then in 4s then in 8s Maths 22 Topics – get students to write a revision package for a Maths GCSE topic 23 6 questions – grades high to low – test. Find someone in Maths the room who has not answered a question 24 Choreograph a sequence, teach to partner who mirrors PE and adds to their sequence
Using Group Pair to stretch Tip Department or teacher this is used by: 1 e.gs of punctuation, symbolism, writing structure, level of engagement, interpretation – using relevant quotations to support = critical analysis English 2 Be responsible in groups of 4 for an aspect of learning re current topic English / German 3 Use A3 sugar paper blu tack onto the board and each group presents in plenary 4 Proof read in pairs / amend in different coloured pens and make suggestions 5 Oral group work: in pairs converse in subject language / Q & A in pairs / present to class or use flip cam 6 Like speed dating – move on after gleaning knowledge – one question per stop 7 Hot seating 8 Grouping and success re activity – important that group dynamics are carefully considered for maximum potential 9 Carousel with student “experts” teaching aspects of a subject to a non-expert A Jones – English 10 Approach a difficult task (e.g. listening in MFL, a higher order question) starting in pairs, then in 4s, then in 8s R Copsey – MFL 11 Group analysis of a painting using IWB Art 12 Share a drawing – continue a drawing already started Art 13 Groups researching aspects of text to present to class English 14 Groups planning essay title together to feed back to class English 15 Topic in a nutshell (exam question planning and sharing ideas) Science 16 lots of info, then summarising it for others Psychology 17 Giving a group a question to research on their own Psychology 18 Peer assessment – find 3 things that are positive and 3 that require improving English 19 Sharing ideas as a group – pairing weaker and stronger students Science 20 Activ-vote answers (points – competing) Science 21 Snowballing – in 2s play game, then in 4s then in 8s Maths 22 Topics – get students to write a revision package for a GCSE topic Maths 23 6 questions – grades high to low – test. Find someone in the room who has not answered a question Maths 24 Choreograph a sequence, teach to partner who mirrors and adds to their sequence PE