"Pair-think-share" technique
I used the pair-think-share technique in my criminal justice classes, I found the sharing was more in depth and insightful after implementing the technique.
Additionally, short quizzes prior to a major examination; was appreciated by the students. Seemingly, giving them more confidence in preparing the major examination.
Reva, great idea. Please come back and share your experiences after you have had a chance to implement your new techniques.
James Jackson
I am going to start using the "Pair-think-share" in my classroom, my students are use the same book, all hear the same theory class, and are all taught hands on the same, but yet each is their own individual and has their own way of doing things. So I think using this technique will allow them to share more of WHY they do it a certain way and other dont!
Shantana, well stated. As students graduate and move into the workforce they will need skills beyond just the knowledge of their subject, they will need to know how to build relationships with new colleagues. The pair-think-share technique also provides for some soft skill building which according to any research done on this topis tends to rate very high with employers.
James Jackson
Carolyn, great point. The pair-think-share also allows students to be vocal about their thoughts in a smaller and less intimidating manner. By bringing their thoughts out into actual speech the overall thinking process becomes more clear.
James Jackson
I agree. I've used this technique with my clinical group. Being in small groups sharing their opinions, thoughts, and their experience about what they have encountered in clinical made the students feel more confident, they were able to learn from each other as well. Doing this also build a better comradery amongst the students, and it even showed during clinical time.
We even go over quiz questions as a group. Doing so, made them better prepared and more confident when it came time to take their exam.
I believe this is a great tool to use with students. It not only allows them to voice their concerns, it lets them build relationships with peers there by increasing their social skills and team work ability.
I believe the "Pair-think-share" technique is successful because it allows students to develop confidence. The student is put in a situation permits him to voice and receive feedback privately before openly stating the answer.
Billy, great feedback and definitely an area of interest of many of our patrons. Thanks for sharing.
James Jackson
