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Smith, CR (2018) Small group work: Dodging potential pitfalls to reach the pedagogic possibilities. Innovations in Practice, 12 (1). ISSN 1757-921X
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Abstract
Small group work is a common learning format in higher education; whilst numerous positive learning outcomes are associated with this approach, there are also pitfalls scattered along the way that can undermine the entire process. This Viewpoint paper arose out of my experiences of teaching a small group work module. It discusses new strategies I have employed to nurture communication and interaction within the student groups, and considerations I took when constructing them. My challenge was to build a positive socio-cultural context for learning to take place within, as the learning environment can exert considerable influence on the experiences students have whilst working cooperatively with their peers.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Small group work; Learning context; Student interaction; Student experience |
| Subjects: | L Education > LB Theory and practice of education L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education |
| Divisions: | Art & Design |
| Publisher: | LJMU |
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| Date Deposited: | 14 Jun 2018 09:05 |
| Last Modified: | 04 Sep 2021 10:23 |
| DOI or ID number: | 10.24377/LJMU.iip.vol12iss1article207 |
| URI: | https://researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/8839 |
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