https://padlet.com/latishia_watson/rb42ph7xd38f Grouping and Collaboration strategies for AVID classroom activities. en-us 2018-02-03 00:53:48 UTC 2018-02-05 02:39:15 UTC hello@padlet.com latishia_watson https://padlet.com/latishia_watson/rb42ph7xd38f/wish/227708012 This learning strategy allows the student and a partner to share with each other for a set amount of time while one partner listens and then the students switch roles. This strategy promotes active listening skills and

I would use this strategy to have students discuss what they know about financial aid. The students will be able to learn or gain a better understanding from each other about different types of aid prior to the lesson on financial aid. According to Clowes, (2011), using Timed Pair Share will lead to teachers seeing a decrease in the gap between high and low achieved students, improved social skills, increased liking for learning and school, and many more other benefits.


Clowes, G. (2011). The essential 5: A starting point for kagan cooperative learning. Kagan Online Magazine. retrieved from https://www.kaganonline.com/free_articles/research_and_rationale/330/The-Essential-5-A-Starting-Point-for-Kagan-Cooperative-Learning


]]> 2018-02-03 01:47:39 UTC https://padlet.com/latishia_watson/rb42ph7xd38f/wish/227708012 latishia_watson https://padlet.com/latishia_watson/rb42ph7xd38f/wish/227711409 This learning strategy encourages group conversation. Students will pass a "stick" around in a circle to discuss a specific topic provided by the teacher. This strategy teaches students to be good listeners and gives all students a chance to be heard.

This strategy will be used to teach students how to have conversations with each other about difficult topics in a respectable manner. The topic will be chosen from a controversial current event. Students will learn to have professional, pubic conversations with one another.


Fernandez, D., & Streich-Rodgers, K. (2010). A glossary of strategies & activities. Retrieved from http://www.cieetrc.chc.edu.tw/upfile/InstructionalStrategiesActivities_1.pdf]]> 2018-02-03 03:08:51 UTC https://padlet.com/latishia_watson/rb42ph7xd38f/wish/227711409 latishia_watson https://padlet.com/latishia_watson/rb42ph7xd38f/wish/227912858

Talking stick

Small Group Homework Check

Group Presentations

Group Quizzes 

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 Time Pair Share

 Guest Speakers

 Model Feedback 

Value Diversity

]]> 2018-02-04 21:37:38 UTC https://padlet.com/latishia_watson/rb42ph7xd38f/wish/227912968 latishia_watson https://padlet.com/latishia_watson/rb42ph7xd38f/wish/227917997 The purpose of the small homework group check is to allow students to work in small groups to review, edit, and reflect on their homework assignment together. With this strategy students are able to assess each other. If students are all stuck on one problem this helps the teacher learn what he or she can do differently to help the students learn in a different way This strategy encourages students to listen to each other and explain answers in a way that their group members can understand. Students are also encouraged to provide their group members with ways they can improve their work or different methods for answering questions.

I would use this strategy with high school AVID students after giving them a homework assignment. The homework assignment would be for the students to read a chapter from The last lecture by Randy Pausch and answer one short answer question. The short answer question, provide by the teacher, would be open-ended. Each student's answer should not be exactly the same and will allow for open discussion amongst the students. This will help students learn things they may have missed in the read chapter or learn new view points about the book.

Teaching Chanel (Producer). (2014). Student-to-student assessment [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/peer-assessment-homework

]]> 2018-02-04 22:17:10 UTC https://padlet.com/latishia_watson/rb42ph7xd38f/wish/227917997 latishia_watson https://padlet.com/latishia_watson/rb42ph7xd38f/wish/227921289 This learning strategy allows the teacher to ask the students a question about a specified topic and then the students as a group will research the answer(s). Depending on the type of research required the teacher will provide resources such as: newspapers, online databases, books, technology, etc. The teacher guides the student's research and presentation by providing information to the students regarding what type of information must be included in the presentation. The teacher will also provide each group with specific roles each student must take within the group.  With this strategy student's must be given enough time to do thorough research.

I would use this strategy to split students in groups to create presentations on different colleges. Students will be provided with handouts which specify what their presentation must include about their chosen college. The handout will also have different roles and responsibilities listed that the students can choose from for their presentation. Students will be held responsible for their chosen role. Students will be given a group grade and an individual grade baed on their chose role. All group members will be encouraged to hold one another accountable as this will affect their final grades.

Quigley, A. (2013, December 1). Top 10 group work strategies [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://www.theconfidentteacher.com/2013/01/top-ten-group-work-strategies/]]> 2018-02-04 22:42:18 UTC https://padlet.com/latishia_watson/rb42ph7xd38f/wish/227921289 latishia_watson https://padlet.com/latishia_watson/rb42ph7xd38f/wish/227924376 This learning strategy is used after students have completed individual quizzes. Students then come together in small groups to discuss their answers. Student's then agree on one quiz to submit for their final grades. This strategy encourages the students to have meaningful conversation about their answer choices. Group quizzes encourage student participation, retention of knowledge, student understanding, and student confidence. The student's quiz itself is a learning tool for the students.

I would use this strategy



Using cooperative quizzes. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://teach.its.uiowa.edu/using-cooperative-quizzes]]> 2018-02-04 23:07:56 UTC https://padlet.com/latishia_watson/rb42ph7xd38f/wish/227924376 latishia_watson https://padlet.com/latishia_watson/rb42ph7xd38f/wish/227930338 This learning strategy allows the students learning to go beyond the classroom. This strategy works best when students know ahead of time which topic(s) the guest speak will cover and how it relates to their curriculum. Instructing the students to prepare questions for the speaker ahead of time will benefit the student's learning experience.

This learning strategy will be used many times in AVID classes to bring in college recruiters and working professionals to speak with students.


Instructional strategies list. (n.d.). Retrieved from
https://www.washoeschools.net/cms/lib08/NV01912265/Centricity/Domain/228/Instructional%20Strategies%20List%20July%202015.pdf]]> 2018-02-05 00:05:03 UTC https://padlet.com/latishia_watson/rb42ph7xd38f/wish/227930338 latishia_watson https://padlet.com/latishia_watson/rb42ph7xd38f/wish/227930499 This learning strategy allows students to ask questions of their peers about their peers work. A few students agree to share their work with their classmates. Students who reviewed the assignment will tell what they notice about the project, while focusing on the positive. This strategy encourages students to provide feedback and to learn how to receive and process feedback.

I would use this strategy for students to display their draft college presentations to their classmates. A few students will present their draft presentations to the class. The feed back received from students and teacher will be valuable to all students as they prepare to finish their presentations.

Block, J. (2014). Nurturing collaboration: 5 strategies. Retrieved from
https://www.edutopia.org/blog/nurturing-collaboration-5-strategies-joshua-block]]> 2018-02-05 00:06:49 UTC https://padlet.com/latishia_watson/rb42ph7xd38f/wish/227930499 latishia_watson https://padlet.com/latishia_watson/rb42ph7xd38f/wish/227930696 This learning strategy teaches the students the importance of valuing diversity in the classroom and world. In order for this strategy to work students must respect and appreciate their classmates' opinions.

AVID is a class aimed at students who are headed to college. It is important for the students to know that colleges are usually diverse in student type and cultures. A meaningful activity for this learning strategy would be a research paper on culture. Student's will randomly draw a culture and will be instructed to conduct research on that specified culture. This will allow students to learn and explore cultures they may or may not come in contact with while in college or in life. Students will also make visual board to share with their classmates to cover their chosen culture.


Clifford, M. (2011). 20 collaborative learning tips and strategies for teachers. Retrieved from
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