Group Session Review
Group lesson review: what we learned, what was hard and what we can improve.
How to play
- Sit in a circle.
- Three questions: What did I learn? What was hard? What would I improve?
- Short turns to speak.
- The teacher sums up and links to the next lesson.
Rules
- Respect.
- Take turns speaking.
Variations
Easier
One question.
Standard
All three questions.
Harder
Suggestions for the next lesson.
Adaptations
- Shy students: write on a slip of paper.
- Pictures or faces to answer.
Learning goals
- Reflect on learning.
- Develop metacognition.
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