In addition to the strategies outlined below, explore Liberating Structures.

Solve a problem 

small groups work to collectively answer

think-aloud pair problem-solving

Generate a list 

prioritized 

pro/con grid

Categorize items  

presence or absence of features

Synthesize ideas and concepts that were raised in other parts of the course 

shout outs to well done or insightful contributions 

answer questions that seemed to surface from multiple people

clarify misconceptions

Small Group Collaboration

Think–Pair–Share

Debate a topic

Negotiate an outcome 

Concept Map/Outline a Process

Simulation

Brief response

Minute Paper 

Muddiest Point

Share artifacts, current events, examples

Pose a question at the beginning of the session, to stimulate thinking, then present content, and followup with the question at the end for large group discussion

Present on a challenging, controversial, or complex topic, giving students an opportunity to grapple with and ask questions in real time