Thanks, Timothy, you're right, smaller learning groups tend to be more productive in getting hesitant students to participate, yet sometimes even in a smaller group size, there may be a student who dominates the conversation and activities. In that case, the instructor may have to approach the student individually, appreciate the student's initiative and involvement, but at the same time encourage the student to pull back so that others have a chance to participate.
Jay Hollowell
ED106 Facilitator
