Question

Mr. Wimberly engages students in​ small-group work and in​ whole-class instruction. List and explain reasons why you think Mr. Wimberly groups students for some activities and not for all​ activities?

Answer 1

certain activities demand group work because Large numbers of students can be catered for and work on task simultaneously.and involve active learning.

but intructions can be better given as whole because its demands passive learning.

benefits for group works includes :

1.students have the opportunity to learn from and to teach each other.

2. Students are encouraged to become active

3. enhance cooperative skills.

4. Learning outcomes are improved through social sklls and interaction.

5.  greater transfer of previous knowledge and learning.

6. Students are involved in their own learning.

7. Quiet students have an opportunity to speak and be heard in small groups.

8. It can save time and requires a shared workload.

9. Alternative ideas and points of view can be generated.

10. Students develop and practice skills .

11. Teaching effectiveness and efficiency increases.

12. Deep rather than surface approaches to learning are encouraged.