Question: What’s Your Solution for Students in Groups Working Together?
We’re gathering tips for getting students in groups working well together. If this is something you struggle with, check out the comments.
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Group work has the potential to foster collaboration, critical thinking, and teamwork skills. But let’s face it—sometimes students in groups don’t work together as intended. In some cases, one student takes over while others disengage. In other groups, students divide the work and complete it in isolation, missing the opportunity to truly collaborate.
We want to hear from you: What’s your solution for getting students in groups to work together effectively?
Maybe you’ve introduced roles that ensure equal participation or designed tasks that can only be completed through collaboration. Perhaps you’ve integrated peer feedback or self-assessments to promote accountability. Do you use team-building exercises or structure groups strategically to balance dynamics?
Let’s make this space a resource for creating more effective group work experiences. By sharing our successes and learning from each other, we can help every student thrive in a group setting.
Whatever your approach, we’d love for you to share what’s worked in your classroom. Your strategies could inspire fellow educators who are facing the same challenges.
More for Students in Groups
Looking for even more ideas? The following link will take you to the articles and videos on Edutopia about Group Work. These resources offer practical tips and insights from educators like you.
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Lastly, Edutopia is always looking for educators to share their strategies. If you have ideas that go beyond what can be shared in the comments, visit our Write for Us page.
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