Protocols are steps groups follow to let everyone have a voice in the conversation and to have conversations go to deep levels. We have included some of the many protocols used by educators. Each has its own strengths and uses.


Literature Circles allow a discussion of a piece of written or video work.

 

 Printable Literature Circle Page

Success Analysis Protocol is used to share and analyze strategies in groups of 3 teachers (triads)

 

 Printable Success Analyses Protocol Page

Text Based seminar is a protocol designed to let groups analyze an article or other piece of text

 

 Printable Text Based Seminar Page
The Final Word Protocol allows each member of the group to have his or her section of a text discussed in depth. Printable The Final Word Protocol Page