Collaboration strategies
What are clusters?
Students break into small groups to discuss a topic.
Why is classroom management important?
Creates a positive and productive learning environment for everyone.
When is the activity log due?
Every Monday at 5 PM
What does G stand for?
Goals: Be clear about what you’re working toward.
Name all the supervisors
Math: Madison Buenrostro
Bio: Rebecca Ramirez
Chem: Chelsea Sandejo
B&E: Diego Rivera
Program Manager: Hector Leal
What is “turn to a partner”?
Students pair up to work together.
What should be established early in the session?
Clear expectations and guidelines
When are attendence rosters, documentation, and email tab due if the session ends after 5PM?
End of the day (11:59PM)
What does R stand for?
Roles: Ensure everyone has a defined responsibility.
Name all the mentors
Brownsville: Destiny Nava, Ayah Elshafie, Essli Razo, Juan Martinez, Ryan Rios, Martin Padron, Teliza Trevino, and Jennifer Perez
Edinburg: Edna Quintero, Emilio Oviedo , Kenneth Flores, Litzy Orozco, Diego Villescas, Marco Pena, Gabriela Gutierrez, Madison Alaniz, Miranda Mendoza and Juliana Rios
What is think-pair-share?
Students first think on their own, then pair up to discuss and share their ideas.
What should you do if issues arise?
Stay calm and reach out to a mentor or supervisor for support.
When are requests for make-up meetings due?
Thursdays at noon
What does O stand for?
Organization: Stay organized and follow timelines.
What is the Learning Center Logo?
A lightbulb
What is jigsaw?
Each group member tackles a different part of the problem, then everyone collaborates to put it all together.
How can you make your sessions more engaging?
Know your students, prep time, interactive acitvities, communicate and collaborate, and ask probing questions.
When you should ask for an extenstion?
Before it´s deadline.
What does U stand for?
Understanding: Communicate openly to support teamwork.
Name all the mascot team names
Brownsville: Bioluminous Jellies, The Testubbies, and My Little Mathematicians
Edinburg: Fantastic Four, Lab Rats, Chem Crashouts, and Pi-rates
What is a assigned discussion leader?
One student is chosen to present or review a topic for the group.
Why use probing questions?
To encourage students to think through the problem on their own and deepen their understanding.
When are timecards due?
Every 15th and last day of the month by 5 PM
What does P stand for?
Performance: Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed.
Name all the PAs
Brownsville: Camille Parawan
Edingburg: Martha Villegas, Marilyn Anirak, and Jessica Mathew