Respectful Grouping
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Student pairs and groups are formed for activities in a way that preserves every student's dignity and respect
- Form pairs and groups in a manner that preserves each student's dignity and respect
- Communicate expectations for positive student interaction
- Encourage students to meet new partners by first mixing students individually
- Provide a variety of fun ways to find a new partner
- Create a positive environment to encourage students to select new partners
- Monitor student interactions carefully
- Help students reflect on their processes in selecting new partners
- Provide opportunities for students to form small groups
- Establish norms of behavior for the group members
- Carefully monitor student interaction as groups are formed
- Help students reflect on their processes in forming small groups
