Group Work

Teacher : Alhanoof AlBarjas

Group work

Most descriptions of Communicative Language Teaching encourage teachers to use pair work and

group work during their lessons.

What is the purpose of grouping?

Allows the students to become interactive with

each other.

Helps develop lesson plans that set up all students for

success.

Allows students to work efficiently

together.

What is the purpose of grouping?

Allows multiple areas of curriculum to be covered within one group activity.

Students can see how different perspectives, constructive,

deliberation, questioning, and critical analysis can result in

better solutions and performance.

What makes good group work ?

Communication

Co-operationListening skills

Time management Common

drive to succeed

The positives of group work:

Helps build students

communication skills

Helps students recognize that

everyone in the group is equally responsible for

the work.Allows them to become partners in each other learning.

The positives of group work:

Gives students the opportunity

to learn from and teach each other.

Enhances social skills and

interactions.

Stimulates a higher order of thinking.

The negatives of group work :

Ability grouping

Dominant personality

vs.Passive personality

Fear of being criticized

Role of the teacher

Grouping works best

when planned and used

thoughtfully

Frequently changing groups

Regular assessment of students strengths

and needs

“Guides on the Side”

Types of Communicative Group Activities

Role play Games Surveys Debates Learn by teaching

Thank you