DESCRIPTION Join Tem as she discusses the effectiveness of the think, pair and share strategy in engaging learners, so that all learners are involved in the learning process and have the opportunity to strengthen their knowledge and understanding. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Think-Pair-Share is a collaborative learning strategy designed to promote active participation, critical thinking, and student engagementThink: Students are given a prompt or question to consider individually encouraging independent thinking and reflection.Pair: Students then pair up to discuss their thoughts with a partner fostering peer interactionShare: Pairs share their discussions with the whole class, promoting a wider exchange of ideas and providing opportunities for teacher-guided discussions.It ensures that every student actively participates in the learning processIt helps students build confidence and comfort in expressing their thoughts by sharing with a peer/friend/member of staff firstAsk open-ended questions that encourage higher-order thinking and discussion.Provide clear instructions for each stage to ensure smooth transitions and maximise the effectiveness of the strategyVary the pairingBEST MOMENTS: "You've deliberately sat at the back to avoid being picked" "We have been put in that situation as staff ourselves in our staff meetings" "Circulate the room, listen to the students pairing and sharing, find the students that know the answer" "Also helps you to pinpoint the students that are struggling" "There will be students who are anxious about discussing with a peer" "In this situation I'd do no hands up" "Look at the students who have their hands up, they might know the answer, if you are unsure, pair up with those students" "Pose, pause, pounce bounce" "They get a different perspective" VALUABLE RESOURCES: Patreon EPISODES TO CHECK OUT NEXT: Inclusive Questioning: How To Get The Most Out Of Your Students Through Questioning  Blended Brilliance: Mastering Education's Hybrid Future ABOUT THE HOST: Tem is an experienced teacher who started teaching in 2009, specialising in Secondary PE. She also has experience working as an SEN class teacher in an SEN provision, and has mentored a number of teachers over the years. CONNECT & CONTACT:  Email: [email protected] Linktree: https://linktr.ee/temsteachingtips Instagram: instagram.com/temsteachingtips  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.