Collaborative Pairs is a key strategy for increasing student engagement as they are learning.

Collaborative Pairs is a learning strategy where students are paired during Lesson Instruction in order to think, write, and/or discuss the information they are learning. Frequent opportunities to process information with a partner throughout each lesson utilizes the second most effective research-based strategy, summarizing.

Discover different methods for using Collaborative Pairs effectively as an organizational tool to support high levels of learning. You will learn how to maximize student learning with a variety of Collaborative Pairs strategies intentionally selected to support the learning goals of a lesson. Ideas are also provided for managing and supporting productive Collaborative Pairs.

Collaborative Pairs provides teachers with a planning process that increases teacher effectiveness and accelerates learning by ensuring that they are used frequently and effectively throughout a lesson. You will learn how to maximize student learning with a variety of Collaborative Pairs strategies intentionally selected to support the Learning Goals of a lesson. Ideas are given for dealing with management issues and supporting productive talk.

 

With this Collaborative Pairs professional learning, you will be able to…

•Explain the purpose and benefits of using Collaborative Pairs to support student learning.

•Select appropriate Collaborative Pairs strategies based on lesson Learning Goals and instructional purpose.

•Plan lessons that intentionally integrate Collaborative Pairs at key points for student processing and engagement.

•Implement management strategies that support the smooth and consistent use of Collaborative Pairs.

•Support students in developing productive, accountable talk during Collaborative Pair interactions.

•Adjust Collaborative Pairing structures to address classroom dynamics and maximize effectiveness.