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The Method Kit

32 curated teaching methods with steps, time required, variations, and the pitfalls no one else bothers to write down.

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Think-Pair-Share

Think individually first, then discuss and consolidate together

Warm-up & engagementIndependent workReview5 to 20 Min. 2little preparation

Museum tour

Groups display their results, rotate, and give feedback

ReviewPresentation15 to 25 Min. 3-5little preparation

Jigsaw activity

Expert groups explore subtopics and teach their home group

Independent work25 to 45 Min. 3-5Medium preparation

Placemat

Individual ideas are collected, compared and refined together

Warm-up & engagementIndependent work10 to 20 Min. 3-4little preparation

Fishbowl

Inner circle discusses; outer circle observes and reflects with a focus

Independent workReflection15 to 25 Min. beliebiglittle preparation

Inside-Outside Circle

Rotating pairs explain, compare and refine their ideas

Warm-up & engagementReview10 to 15 Min. 2little preparation

Gallery of solution methods

Compare, explain and subject-specifically organize different solution methods

ReviewReflection10 to 20 Min. 3-5little preparation

Role-play

Explore perspectives through practical activities and then discuss them using subject-specific knowledge

Independent workFurther exploration20 to 40 Min. 3-5Medium preparation

Debate

Present, examine and weigh up positions against one another using evidence

Independent workCritical thinking20 to 40 Min. 3-5Medium preparation

Silent discussion in writing

Connect ideas in writing, comment on them, and develop them further together

Warm-up & engagementIndependent work10 to 20 Min. 3-5little preparation

Escape room / egg race format

Solve task sequences collaboratively and decipher clues step by step

Independent workExercise25 to 60 Min. 3-5Extensive preparation

Quick-fire round

Everyone takes turns sharing one brief, focused thought, without commentary.

Warm-up & engagementReflection5 to 10 Min. beliebiglittle preparation

Subject terminology taboo

Describe terms precisely, guess them and refine them using subject knowledge

ExerciseReview10 to 20 Min. 3-5Medium preparation

Quick pitches

Groups present key findings concisely, appropriately for their audience and convincingly

Presentation15 to 25 Min. 3-5little preparation

Learning stations

Learners work through differentiated stations in any order they choose

Independent workExercise20 to 60 Min. 2Extensive preparation

Learning pace pair work

Work at your own pace and find the right people to work with

Exercise15 to 30 Min. 2Medium preparation

Self-study module with self-check

Plan, complete, and check tasks independently

Exercise15 to 45 Min. beliebigMedium preparation

Concept Map

Organize concepts and show their relationships with subject-specific labels

ReviewDiagnosis10 to 25 Min. 2little preparation

Diagnostic circuit

Short diagnostic tasks reveal learning progress and obstacles

Diagnosis10 to 20 Min. beliebigMedium preparation

Peer feedback

Develop learning products together using clear criteria

ReviewReflection10 to 15 Min. 2little preparation

Prior Knowledge Mind Map

Gather and connect prior knowledge, and flag open questions

Warm-up & engagementDiagnosis5 to 15 Min. beliebiglittle preparation

Learning journal entry

Reflect in writing on your learning journey, insights, and next steps

Reflection5 to 15 Min. beliebiglittle preparation

Learning by teaching

Learners design the teaching and take responsibility for making the subject matter clear

Independent workPresentation25 to 60 Min. 2-5Medium preparation

Open problem-solving session

Tackle an open-ended anchor problem in your own way

Independent work20 to 45 Min. 2-5Medium preparation

Inquiry-based learning

Systematically track your own questions, hypotheses, and investigations

Independent work25 to 60 Min. 2-5Extensive preparation

Co-construction session

Teams iteratively develop a shared product in their subject area

Independent workFurther exploration30 to 70 Min. 3-5Medium preparation

Project work session

Teams plan and work on a project phase independently

Independent workFurther exploration30 to 90 Min. 3-5Medium preparation

Research sprint

Analyze sources selectively, check them, and distill insights

Independent work15 to 30 Min. 2Medium preparation

Prototyping/build workshop

Build ideas as models, test them, and improve them deliberately

Independent workFurther exploration30 to 60 Min. 3-5Extensive preparation

Structured feedback round

Improve work in progress with positive and constructive feedback

ReviewReflection15 to 25 Min. 3-5little preparation

Simulation game

Negotiate and evaluate complex decisions from assigned roles

Independent workFurther exploration40 to 90 Min. 3-5Extensive preparation

Subject department meeting

Provide expert advice and revise your own products with colleagues

ReviewReflection20 to 40 Min. 3-5little preparation
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