Scenario Response 3

I would use a couple different strategies to group my students to affectively achieve learning objectives. I have used the first one that seemed to work well for me and that is pairing higher proficiency-ELLs and/or high native speaking English learners with lower proficiency ELL students and this strategy is called mixed ability grouping allowing modeling of vocabulary, sentence structure and academic language. Another strategy is pairing students with mutual language practice which can include one-on-one conversation exchanges or group activities and this strategy allows the classroom to be a welcoming environment by matching students based on language proficiency levels and interests therefore allowing the students to feel more comfortable to participate in classroom activities. I have not used the jigsaw grouping strategy in my own classroom but I am in intrigued by the strategy. Allowing the student to become an expert on part of the topic to not overwhelm the students with the full bigger picture. I can see how this can be used to provide confidence in students and get them encouraged to participate knowing they are teaching another peer what they learned and know. Seeing each peer teach the one topic they are experts on allows to see different learning styles and helps build the bigger picture together.