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Iowa State University
Date 01 Oct 2009
TitleEncouraging Active Learning through Discussion
BodyEngaging students in discussions provides immediate feedback of the learning taking place in your classroom. Think, pair, share is one commonly used technique in which a question is presented, students take time to develop a response, and then pair up with another classmate to share their thoughts. This offers the opportunity to evaluate their understanding of the material when the students report back to the larger group.
Key Wordsdiscussion; student engagement; feedback; TPS; think pair share; small group