Dial back group work

[NYC_SKP]

1. It's good in moderation, depends upon ages, subjects, etc.

It teaches cooperation and, sometimes, is more like the real world than working alone.

For calculus, especially in a diverse class of learners (mixed abilities), teams or small groups can really keep the teacher sane.

If each group has a strong learner there's far less likelihood that the teacher will have to go to several kids for individual help.

This makes him or her more available to the rest or to the group.

So it can be a good thing but it can also be overdone.