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Sprinkle a pinch of surprise onto your peer-assessments with two strategies that ask learners to think again about what they thought they knew
Self-Peer Comparison This activity is a good way to get learners thinking about perspectives and interpretations. It works as follows: Ask learners to produce a self-assessment of their work but…
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A discussion technique that involves total silence, yet which lets you draw out ideas from everyone in your class
Silent Debate Discussion Strategy: Explanation This is a non-verbal, whole-class discussion. You can add an oral element at the end, if you choose. It works as follows: In advance, prepare…
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Why planning a non-verbal discussion for your learners might just change how you make sense of your classroom
Usually, discussion involves talking. Two or more people speak to each other, usually with the intention of sharing ideas, debating an issue, or thinking together about a question. But a…