Why does every adult learning situation use groups?
It seems as though every single adult education setting that I have been in, group projects are prevalent. Sometimes I just really want to work on my own and get it done. Does there really need to be THAT many group projects...
in my field students will be working individually so while my admin strongly suggests using group projects I haven't done it much. I AM however alert to opportunities to incorporate group activities when appropriate.
I would have to agree, but it is also about learning through collaboration. People can put knowledge in different settings and the will help create concrete examples.
Hi Brittany and Michele!
Certainly the instructor plays a significant part in the teaching the steps necessary to successful group outcomes. But we can't underestimate the power of collaborative learning.
Great job ladies!
Jane Davis
ED106 Facilitator
Aside from the learning advantages, we are preparing our students for new careers and most job settings require collaboration and interaction among peers. Group work also helps our students develop better social skills, an area that needs improvement for many students.
Greetings Mary!
It is clear from your posts on group work that you have found the key to success. What do you think that has lead to that success?
Good job!
Jane Davis
ED106 Facilitator
Training, practice and experience facilitate success. Training is important because we all need new ideas and resources to add to our 'bag of tricks'. Practice allows instructors to try new things, reflect and evaluate to improve their practice. What works with one group of learners may not work with another, so one size does not fit all. Differentiation takes time and practice, the instructor needs to continually learn and read each situation. Experience is often our best teacher, we learn as much, perhaps even more, from our mistakes as we do from our successes.
