1 Why should you use pair work?

With a colleague, if possible, start by reading Resource 1, ‘Using pair work’. Underline what you consider to be the key learning points of the text for you as a teacher.

Think of one or two lessons that you have taught recently. These might focus on language or on a specific subject area.

• Were there opportunities for pair work? If so, what were they?
• Did you use these them to get your students to work in pairs? If so, how successful were they?
• If you are new to pair work, what concerns do you have about implementing it as a regular practice in your classroom?