Think and Write/Pair and Share

Purpose:

Supporting Thinking

Overview:

This process supports thinking through reflection time and sharing.

Procedure:

1. Provide learners with a question to ponder or an idea to think about.  
2. Ask them to record their ideas on sticky notes or on notepaper. 
3. After a short period of time (e.g., 2 minutes), invite learners to pair up and share their responses.  

Materials:

Sticky notes or paper

Source:

Adapted from: Lipton, L., & Wellman, B. (2011). Groups at work: Strategies and structures for professional learning (p. 20). MiraVia.