Ashraf Walid Torky

Managing
Group Work

Objectives
By the end of this wor kshop par ticipants will

r ecognize the advanta ges of g r oup wor k. r ecognize the excuses for avoiding gr oup wor k.

pr actice using ten techniques appr opriate for gr oup .wor k

Teamwork divides the task and doubles the success.

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Teams are successful when they are focused, have a short cycle time, and are supported by the executives.
Tom Bouchard

Teams are not ends in themselves; they are a means by which to achieve other organizational goals.
Richard Wellins

Working in groups is not like baking a pie -there is no recipe for getting it right every time.

Why do some teachers avoid using group work?

Why do some teachers avoid using group work?

The teacher is no longer in control of the class.

Allow some self control. You still have a role.

Students will use their native language.

A small group is safe environment for communication. Use simple language in the activities.

Why do some teachers avoid using group work?

Students errors will be reinforced in small groups.

Over-correction hinders fluency and performance flow.

Some learners prefer to work alone.

The intrapersonal student still has a place. Foster the fact that communication is a life skill.

Why using group work is

When done properly, group work teaches individual responsibility for learning. Generates interactive language. Accommodates individual differences and addresses learning styles. Encourages cognitive learning involvement. Motivates learners and increases time- on task through interesting activities.

Why using group work is

Groups can be more productive and efficient than individual learning. Group work allows students to share information, strategies, and personal experiences. With proper guidance, group work enhances the development of social skills. Group work helps to divide large assignments into more manageable tasks.

There are a number of things we can do to increase the odds of success.

What do teachers need to implement group work?

A- Select appropriate group work techniques.

problem- solving

role- play / simulation

interview

jigsaw

drama

information gap

brainstorming

projects

opinion exchange

B- Plan group work.

.Introduce the technique- 1 2- Justify the use of groups for the technique. 3- Model the technique. 4- Divide the class into groups.
heterogeneous homogeneous

proficiency personality learning style interest culture

B- Plan group work.

5- Give clear instructions.
purpose rules time frame roles

.Check for clarification- 6 .Start the task- 7

.C- Monitor the task

D- Take feedback.

Problem Solving

The problem is to find the murderer, tool and place. Language to use It might have been . in ..by .. It cant have been . It must have been ..