I think that some whole-class processing at the end [is beneficial], in terms of, "What are the key ideas, what do you need to do next? What are some of the questions and concerns?" (the kinds of things that Cross and Angelo have helped us learn through things like Minute Papers, or individual reflection, or group reflection). "What are the key insights you gained today? What are some additional applications?" I think that helps bring the class back together. You need to provide a sense of closure for the class period. Sometimes it's done by written pieces within the groups, but sometimes by the whole class. I think, again, it's a way of trying to pull things together, bring some closure, get a sense [of], are there difficulties that need to be reexamined during the next class period and get a sense of how well it's going.

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