Question: What are the most common mistakes made by
teachers when forming groups?
Answer:
♦ Forming groups that are too small or too big.
A common size for a team is three to five students. When working in pairs, a
student can dominate the other. In big groups, it's very difficult for all
students to have the opportunity to participate equally. Four-person groups
tend to create balance, allowing for a fair distribution of roles. Generally,
the size of the teams can be determined by the number of members that are necessary
to do a task.
♦ Forming new groups constantly. The teacher can
make the mistake of breaking up and forming new groups constantly. Groups need
some time to work out conflicts and to learn from each other. Groups should
remain together long enough to allow students to be productive, but each
student should also have the opportunity to work with the rest of the students
in class
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