Group Work - Group Size

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What size group are we in today? Thinking about group size

About. The resource comprises one 3 page DfES document (drawn from a larger document - see related resources). It is a practical resource highlighting some choices teachers may make regarding grouping, benefits and limitations of various group sizes - from individual to whole class(ta) and when each may be effectively used. This table is used as a tool to reflect on issues and positive outcomes teachers have previously encountered.

Pedagogical content. This resource discusses group work(ta) sizes, and the practical benefits and limitations of various group sizes - from individual work to whole class(ta) work. (edit)

Resource details
Title Group Work - Group Size
Topic [[Topics/CPD|CPD]]
Teaching approach

[[Teaching Approaches/Whole class|Whole class]],  [[Teaching Approaches/Group work|Group work]]

Learning Objectives

By the end of the document you should have considered some benefits and limitations of various group sizes for group work(ta).

Format / structure

.doc

Subject

[[Resources/Teacher Education|Teacher Education]]

Age of students / grade

[[Resources/Secondary|Secondary]],  [[Resources/Higher|Higher]]


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