Groups
I definetly like the idea of breaking unattentive students into groups. It usually seems to jump start their thought process and get them more engaged in the material.
Hi Chad,
I have found that students enjoy working in groups and their quality of work seems to be better. Two brains are better than one.
Patricia Scales
I get a greater response to class work when I break the students up into different groups and then give them a library research assignment. After the assignment, I have them present their findings in class.
I enjoy utilizing groups for the purposes of increased student engagement but for creating an atmosphere of academic competition through small group problem solving. Students can interact with each other and share their opinions and thoughts related to further comprehension of the content.
Most students tend to follow peers. When separating students from their peer leaders, it often times lets these students become dependent upon themselves, giving them insight to their own thoughts and ideas and learn to trust themselves as individuals.
