Resources for Teachers
Instructional Strategies to Engage & Challenge All Learners
Protocol: SEE-THINK-WONDER
See-Wonder-Think OR See-Think-Wonder
This teaching strategy can be used at the beginning of any class to help engage students in new content. Whether you are using a math equation, science demonstration, video, artwork, photography, poetry or a few lines of mentor text, you are asking that students spend some time making observations before any discussion begins. See the link to a video below describing the strategy in more detail.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jc5Yh64a1o4
Protocol: WHIP AROUND
Description:
Each student in the group (small group or whole class) takes a turn responding with quick answers to a prompt or question. The order of participation should be based on seating so the teacher doesn't have to facilitate each time. This should move quickly around the room, so it's important that the question is precise. The teacher should avoid commentary unless inaccurate information needs to be clarified.
Why use it:
- To practice explicit turn taking, particularly as an aspect of code-switching for bilingual students
- To validate everyone's response
- To practice precise, focused responses
- To give everyone equal voice and avoid dominators
Best to use this when:
- Checking for whole group understanding after a reading selection, direct instruction, or a presentation
- Needing brief, quick responses from all students
- Assessing prior knowledge before a lesson or what they've learned after a lesson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zS0KfwGEOcI