Grouping of Students: A Conceptual Analysis Part 1
- Author:
- John R. Slate, Kimberly Laprairie
- Subject:
- Science and Technology
- Institution Name:
- Connexions
- Collection:
- Connexions
- Grade Level:
- Primary
- Abstract:
Three major topics related to grouping students (i.e., group-learning paradigms, learning group configuration, and student leadership in academic work groups) were reviewed. Given the confusion arising from the interchangeable use of terms associated with group learning, a detailed comparison of cooperative and collaborative group-learning paradigms was presented. Definitions, common attributes, and practices that vary among the approaches were examined. Grouping strategies (e.g., group size, gender, race) and personality profiles (i.e., Myers-Briggs Type Indicator®, Emergenetics®, and the STEPTM Program) influencing group-learning composition were then investigated to determine best practices and research deficiencies. Next, student leadership in small academic work groups was organized under three subtopics: situational demands, leadership styles, and leader attributes. Each area was analyzed in view of the extant literature. Implications of this conceptual analysis are provided. This publication aligns with the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISSLC) Standard 3: "An education leader promotes the success of every student by ensuring management of the organization, operation, and resources for a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment."
- Course Type:
- Learning Module
- Languages:
- English
- Material Type:
- Teaching and Learning Strategies
- Media Format:
- Text/HTML, Downloadable docs
- Conditions of Use:
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