Teaching Tips

John Hattie introduced the concept of effect size to measure the impact of various influences on student learning. An effect size of 0.4 is considered to be the "hinge point" for significant impact.

Step 1: Read

Assign a text section and have students select 3-5 interesting quotes they agree/disagree with, find intriguing, or want to share.

Step 2.Write:

Students write each quote on one side of an index card and their thoughts or feelings about it on the other.

Step 3: Group & Share

Divide the class into groups of 3-5 students. All students in the group are allowed to share one of their quote cards. The first student reads one of their quotes to the group and shows where to locate it in the text. However, the student isn’t allowed to make any comments about his or her quote until the other members of the group give their reactions. Therefore, the student gets the last word in the discussion of the statement. This process continues until everyone in the group has shared at least one quote and has provided the last word in the discussion.

Teacher Toolkit

"I Have, Who Has"

This technique ensures that every student has a role to play, promoting full class participation. Each student must listen attentively and be ready to respond when their turn comes.

This instructional strategy promotes:

• Interdependence
• Low-Stress Environment
• Enhances Listening Skills
• Peer Learning
• Boosts Engagement with Movement

Step 1: Prepare: Create cards with an "I have" statement (answer) and a "Who has" question (prompt).

Step 2: Distribute: Give each student a card

Step 3: Find Matches: Students walk around, asking peers their "Who has" question to find the matching "I have" statement

Step 4: Confirm: Once paired, students stay together until all matches are found

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Questions about strategies in this newsletter? Contact:

Tonya Swavely

Staff Development Facilitator

Email: swavelyt@cliu.org

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