{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"20 Minutes of Teaching Brilliance (On the Road with Trust-Based Observations)","title":"Engaging Students Through Fast-Paced Collaborative Learning with Toartou Kargou","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/422b2085\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1926,"description":"\nIn this episode, Craig Randall talks with science teacher Toartou Kargou of The John Cooper School about a fast-paced collaborative activity he uses to introduce new units. Students work in pairs, research a scientist, create a concise presentation, and teach their findings to the class, all within one 80-minute block.\n\nToartou explains how time limits, small groups, random pairings, teacher proximity, and strategic questioning keep students engaged while helping them process information more deeply. He also shares how strong teacher-student relationships create the trust students need to participate, take risks, and learn from mistakes.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/xkMbVDhEel1s15q1Wd9RKYlSZmy5KzMmnWP_9FhzeT0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ5MDk3LzE3MDky/NjYzNDEtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}