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'''Summary''' | '''Summary''' | ||
'''''Whatever '''''you choose to do, remember: | '''''Whatever '''''you choose to do, remember<nowiki>:</nowiki> | ||
* grouping plans rather than seating plans | * grouping plans rather than seating plans | ||
* the choice of seating '''and '''grouping is yours | * the choice of seating '''and '''grouping is yours | ||
* express grouping and seating in terms of learning not behaviour | * express grouping and seating in terms of learning not behaviour | ||
* change groups regularly | * change groups regularly | ||
* ensure pupils know what the ''purpose ''and the ''product ''of the discussion will be | * ensure pupils know what the ''purpose ''and the ''product ''of the discussion will be | ||
* make explicit the reason why they should | * make explicit the reason why they should | ||
* be considerate to the views of others | * be considerate to the views of others | ||
* face each other, and sit as close together as possible | * face each other, and sit as close together as possible | ||
* use eye contact | * use eye contact | ||
* clear the desks before they talk as a group | * clear the desks before they talk as a group | ||
* work within the time targets set | * work within the time targets set | ||
* don’t loom or lean | * don’t loom or lean | ||
* speak to them at their level or lower | * speak to them at their level or lower | ||
* encourage non-verbally: eyes, face and gesture | * encourage non-verbally: eyes, face and gesture | ||
* withhold your opinion or the ‘correct’ answer for as long as possible | * withhold your opinion or the ‘correct’ answer for as long as possible | ||
* ask questions rather than provide answers | * ask questions rather than provide answers | ||
* use others’ answers as prompts for argument | * use others’ answers as prompts for argument | ||
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