Small-Group Work

Between Lectures and Small-group work, which is best or better for you?

Pros for small group work:

• The subject of the project or students' work is understood better.
• It keeps the group energized and motivated towards their ultimate goal.
• It provides support to finish a project and/or work.
• Helps the students practice social, problem-solving, and communication skills for real life in the workplace area.
• Helps explain, summarize, apply, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate subject matter.
• Planning and organization is key in group work.

Cons on Lectures:

• Students have different learning styles; some need lectures, but others don't.
• A student can only sit still and pay attention for a maximum of 15 minutes in lectures before their minds begin to wander.
• Students may find lectures boring
• Students may not feel the ability to ask questions during lectures
• No exchanges of discussion is in lectures: (Teachers don't know how much information the students are understanding or getting from their lectures.)
• Students may have trouble taking notes or have weak note-taking skills.

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