HeteroGenius Classes

by: Alan Fiero

The author describes a technique called metacognitive circles, which is used with heterogeneous classes. Metacognitive circles allow teachers to provide opportunities to obtain, evaluate, and communicate information.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 7/1/2012Stock # ss12_035_09_36Volume 035Issue 09

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Student Communication

This article describes a type of grouping of students with mixed abilities. This type of grouping gives every student a chance for input and then get the advice of their peers. The article... See More

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