Gallery walk is a
discussion technique that engages the learner to have a more proactive role in
learning by exploring a certain topic/task while walking around the classroom.
The technique utilizes documents and images. It is especially useful for
students who prefer to have a more intimate discussion in a small setting and
those who thrive in kinesthetic learning. It also provides the teachers an
opportunity to gauge a deeper analysis of student’s understanding regarding a
particular topic.
Procedure:
1. Provide the students
with questions or prompts about the topic. Questions may vary from simply
assessing student’s knowledge on a certain topic to a more complicated one
tapping on their higher order thinking skills like synthesis and evaluation.
2. Create stations and
hang the questions/ prompts ‘gallery style’. Ensure that stations are big
enough to accommodate the members of the group and far from the other group to
reduce significant crowding and confusion because of noise.
3. Group the students
depending on the class size. Ideally, a group of five is preferred to ensure
that it is small enough to provide roles for all the members and facilitate
smooth discussions. Each group should start at a different station.
4. Students read the
questions/ prompts and share their thoughts about it. You may provide graphic
organizers for students to complete or a member may write down notes.
5. Rotate groups. Give
time for each group to record and discuss different ideas before letting them
move to the next station.
6. Repeat the process
until all groups are able to visit all the stations.
7. Reflect on different
answers by asking one speaker from each group to discuss the summary of their
ideas. Depending on your purpose, this may take different forms.
When to Use in English
Class:
1. Discussion of ideas,
themes and characters of a story
2. Analyzing essays
3. Getting ideas for
writing
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