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As with any new strategy, give it time.

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Structured learning and student centered instruction is key

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Today I learned that trust is needed in order to do grouping correctly

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Balance- use groups when appropriate and effective

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Be sure to create enough work to keep groups from finishing too early or getting out of working.

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Turn and talk based on intentional seating

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Know your kids, gather feedback, and switch groupings periodically.

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Assign jobs for each student for group work to allow more time to work

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Be an active facilitator

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Create clear objectives and time constraints

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Establish class norms to ensure productive group work

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Adapt to your own students and their needs.

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It’s important know how your kids work and if they benefit from from random or planned grouping. Also pre established routines and expectations are beneficial.

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Something I learned about grouping in my own classrooms is finding the right groups that work together nicely. I think having routine and very clear expectations for students will help them be more accountable for themselves! One thing that could make this even more better is taking footage from a center based class and showing us what works and doesn’t

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Today I learned that student centered instruction can result in higher level results than teacher centered

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Love the idea of individual jobs. It promotes accountability throughout. I also really want to try the stations... just a bit hesitant because I always try to think of the “worst” student and try to think about how to handle students like them if needed.

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Know your students and plan with intention

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I learned that grouping can be spread throughout the classroom. Students don't need to just sit at desks. They can sit on the floor, in the hall, at the lab tables. Give them the opportunity to choose their space and they are often more focused.

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Random grouping is intentional