Collaborative Learning

Once again,I thought that it would be worth re- acquainting you with the Teaching Channel.It has many excellent vidoes that you can use for your professional learning.I also like the fact that most of the videos only run for 1-2 minutes,so very good for the "time poor" teacher
Recently they have added some videos on collaborative groups.Learning is noisy and talking collaboratively with peers is essential for discovering key concepts and refining ideas for students of all ages.I thought  the video below was worth sharing with you.

After having watched the video,Teacher Channel poses these questions to reflect on:
What makes the 1-3-6 process successful?
Why is it valuable to have students work individually before forming groups?
How does working in groups of three prepare students for working in groups of six?