Paris+Check

=//What is Pairs Check Strategy? //= =//How can Pairs Check benefit English Language Learners?// = =//Just Remember...// =
 * Students are placed in groups of 2 students //. //
 * A worksheet, practicing particular skill or lesson material, is given to the students by the teacher. [[image:students.gif align="right"]]
 * The first student works on a problem and is coached by the second.
 * Once the "coach" is satisfied that the answer is correct, the roles reverse.
 * Students must all agree on their final answers or rework the problem/seek teacher guidance.
 * The use of cooperative learning : students understand one another on another level - one the teacher will never be able to reach
 * Benefit to all students:
 * Struggling students may learn from a peer's perspective
 * Excelling students may better retain knowledge by teaching/explaining to other students
 * Use of worksheet provides visual reinforcement and repetition, coaching may provide further auditory input - both allow students to become more familiar with material.
 * Social skills are practiced between peers, developing further communication ability.
 * The teacher should not remain uninvolved in the learning process as students may give each other incorrect instruction. Be circulating to best help students and combine such activity with teacher instruction.
 * <span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Model the correct coaching behavior for students to emulate.
 * <span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Remind students of the importance of patience, and other social skills that are necessary when working with others.