Reconsidering the Share of a Think-Pair-Share: Emerging Limitations, Alternatives, and Opportunities for Research

Overview

Journal CBE Life Sci Educ

Specialties Cell Biology
Medical Education
Science

Date 2021 Jan 14

PMID 33444105

Citations 13

Authors

Katelyn M Cooper

Jeffrey N Schinske

Kimberly D Tanner

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Abstract

The think-pair-share is a common teaching tool, but how critical is the "share" step in helping students achieve learning goals? This feature examines assumptions that instructors may make about the share, explores unanticipated impacts of the share, and provides alternatives to having students share their thoughts in front of the class.

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