PROGRAM PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT * 1 HOUR * LEVEL 2Small Group Instruction
The Benefits of Small Group Instruction
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When students are divided into small groups for small group instruction, they are equally given the opportunity to have nearly one-on-one instruction time with their teacher. This experience gives both students and teachers great benefit. For students, it gives them the ability to work with similarly achieving peers, allows them to build upon skills with close teacher supervision and peer support. These small group instruction times help build self-esteem, confidence, and build upon existing skills. It also gives the teacher an opportunity to work closely with students and record more detailed progress. Small group instruction can be teacher led, or student led and can be used for children of all ages.
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English as a Second Language Learners
Children who are non-native English speakers can also benefit from small group instruction. Having these students participate in both homogeneous and heterogeneous small groups can benefit them in many ways. Homogeneous groups give the students multiple methods of group feedback, group collaboration and social skill practice. |
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