Reasons to organize Students to work in groups

• To develop of a range of skills such as chairing, organization, group/interpersonal work and peer tutoring
• Ability to work in a team is one of the most important qualities looked for by most employers
• team work encourages creative thinking
• Assessing group work saves assessment time
• Variety and dynamism

THINGS THAT HAVE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR WORKING IN GROUPS

• Groups work best if people know each others' names
• Be sure to include everyine when considering ideas
• Take turns for different works or different phrases of the work
• Go around the group and hear everyone's ideas or encourage divergent thinking by brainstorming