After quiet thought, they share with a neighbor, then the entire class. Team Word Webbing Students write simultaneously on a piece of butcher paper, drawing main concepts, supporting elements, and bridges representing the relation of concepts in a generalization. This helps students to analyze and to see relationships in complex systems, e.g., to compare the historical origins, central ideas, and the spread of major religious and philosophical traditions. Inside Outside Circle Students stand in pairs in two concentric circles. The inside circle faces out, the outside circle in.
Students use flash cards or respond to teacher questions as they rotate to each new partner.
This can help to check for understanding, review and process information. Many of the other strategies listed in this site use some aspect of collaboration. Here are two additional types. The best way to learn is to teach. Make pairs of students experts in different topics and have them teach each other their expertise.