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Reasons for Using Small Groups to Foster Learning (Adapted from
Fostering Learning in Small Groups by Jane Westberg and Hilliard
Jason)
- Learners gain a sense of ownership of the learning
process.
- Helps learners build their own knowledge. Knowledge
built is knowledge understood.
- Provides an environment for learners to practice skills in a
safe environment so that skills will be more rehearsed when
applied in the "real" setting.
- Provides opportunity to learn effective group process and be
part of a team (a "learning team").
- Provides opportunities for enhancement of communication
skills.
- Provides opportunities to give and to receive feedback.
- Provides opportunities for learners to learn from each other
rather that the "experts" who sometimes cannot explain content at
the level needed by the learner.
- Helps learners understand others points of view.
- Provides a supportive environment.
- Provides opportunity to learn by teaching/sharing.
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