Think-pair-share is a teaching strategy that involves having students think independently about a problem or concept, discuss their thoughts with a partner, and then share their ideas with the larger group.
This strategy promotes active learning and helps students develop critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills.
Here's how the think-pair-share process typically works:
Here's how the think-pair-share process typically works:
- The teacher presents a problem or concept and gives students time to think about it independently.
- Students turn to a partner and discuss their thoughts, comparing and contrasting their ideas.
- The teacher asks pairs to share their ideas with the larger group, either through a whole-class discussion or by having pairs present their thoughts to the class.
It can be effective in helping students understand complex concepts, solve problems, and analyze information.
It's also a useful way to encourage shy or less confident students to participate in discussions and share their ideas.