Some positive outcomes of putting students into learning groups is that each of them get to interact with eachother. Some people have different experiences and can share them with those who never experienced that. Others have different ideas, fun ways to remember information etc. that they can share with eachother.
As in every classroom, some are brighter than others, some are older some are younger and of course there are cliques. I try to break up the cliques to make sure every person is interacting with each of their classmates.
Jason,
these are great outcomes from the group work. I too have seen this happen & they really can be positive for those students who may not have learned as much from me.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
I have found a lot of positive outcomes from using learning groups such as having students form bonds with other students, as well has enabling some students learn from each other and see a different view point that might not have necessarily seen prior to working with another student.
The students get to know each other better, and really get involved with the material when they are discussing it with their peers.
Group projects or group pairing in general is a great way to have students discuss the material that is presented. Students may have questions and may not always be willing to ask. Group setting, allows them to ask each other questions and maybe understand the material in a different way.
Some of the positive outcomes from putting students into learning groups is that they become more engaged. I feel that if you have students that are not focused or tired become more active participants when put into groups. Also it helps the students get to know thier peers a little better.
Students grow to respect each others input and tend to debate the answers they came up with which inturn brings great outcome to the group and the entire class
Fidencio Torres
A positive outcome of placing students in learning groups is that it allows the student to develop a tolerance for others and their differences. It teaches students to work as a team and with those form other backgrounds.
Diane,
this is so exciting when we see this happens & helps the student see that there really is power in the group & that often the group does come up with better solutions than we do as individuals.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
Diane,
this is so exciting when we see this happens & helps the student see that there really is power in the group & that often the group does come up with better solutions than we do as individuals.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
I find that students within the group not only learn from each other but many times come up with a plan of action that would not have otherwise been discovered. They also gain a new respect for each other.
Some positive outcomes of putting students into learning groups are: having students work as a team, encouraging input by all students, and learning how to share the load.
I found that small groups allow even the most shy student to voice their opinion.
Better understanding of material, students may form outside study groups from this group, reinforces job related need to work together...
I have found that some of the more intraverted students feel more comfortable in a group and it gets them more involved in the learning process.
Eleana,
yes and along with this it helps them learn how to listen to the ideas & opinions of others & assess them & evaluate what are the best ideas.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
Eleana,
yes and along with this it helps them learn how to listen to the ideas & opinions of others & assess them & evaluate what are the best ideas.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
Putting students into learning group reduce their distraction and keep them focused on the assignment.It also make them feel that they are competing with the other groups, so they have to do their best.
Putting students into learning groups allows students to achieve a type of balance between their varying skill and knowledge levels. Also give them the chance to share there knowledge with others in the class.
Randy,
this is very true. Often the peer to peer learning is a much more effective way for some students to learn.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
