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Everything about Small group learning
Small group learning is an educational approach that focuses on individuals learning in small groups and is distinguished from learning climate and organizational learning. It is also described as a team-based approach to learning where students work together towards shared learning objectives. Wikipedia →
🧭 Start here: a 6-step reading path
- Read the overview: Small group learningA 5-minute orientation
- Skim a recent paper: Learning from the Experts: Stimulating Student Engagement in Small-group Active LearningInfluential work since 2022
- Pick up a classic book: Learning More and Teaching LessThe most-reprinted book on the subject
- Read the landmark paper: Effective small group learning: AMEE Guide No. 48Cited 185 times
- Go sideways: Cooperative learningA closely related topic
- Go sideways: David W. Johnson (scholar)A closely related topic
📖 Definitions
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🗂️ The subject at a glance
🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)
Effective small group learning: AMEE Guide No. 48
Facilitating small group learning in the health professions
Teaching Statistics Using Small-Group Cooperative Learning
Problem based, small group learning
Teaching ethics using small-group, problem-based learning.
Permanent small groups: Group dynamics, learning, and change
Using social media to support small group learning
Modeling small group learning
🆕 Influential since 2022
Learning from the Experts: Stimulating Student Engagement in Small-group Active Learning
Twelve tips for small group teaching 2.0 – Rebooted for remote and HyFlex learning
Can Peer Assessment Impact Self-efficacy During Small-Group Learning?
Five ways for facilitators to get a grip on small group learning
Navigating online learning challenges and opportunities: Insights from small group of lecturers during pandemic
📚 Books worth reading
Learning More and Teaching LessIlma M. Brewer · 1985
The facilitators' handbookJohn Heron · 1989
Personal and organizational change through group methodsEdgar H. Schein · 1965
Group facilitationJohn Heron · 1993
Even more games trainers playEdward E. Scannell · 1994
The complete games trainers playEdward E. Scannell · 1994- 📕Small group learning in the classroomJo-Anne Reid · 1990
- 📕The workshop bookHamilton, Pamela (Business consultant) · 2016
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