Groups to focus on students
I know this may seem counterintuitive. Allow me an explanation. I have found in many courses that group work of 4 - 5 students seems to increase participation as many already know. I also find that it allows students the opportunity to formulate their interpretation of the subject matter. Also, a known impact.
How many of us on the teacher side have stopped to look at the impact it has with relation to the students. I have a theory. I think students are more accepting of ideas and feedback from the instructor because they are surrounded by peers sharing like experiences and this raises their individual comfort levels.
Hi Joseph,
Not exactly sure what you mean with your statement in the forum response. Can you expand on this a bit? Thanks.
Gary
do what you want. it's your class. only you can see the students make progress.
Hi Jayson,
I think this is a very good point in terms of how students accept ideas and feedback. It helps them to take this information in context and then make application of it due to being with peers to discuss their own perceptions of what they are hearing and receiving as comments.
Gary
