Studied with classmates Davis advises the following to help students set up study groups: - Tell students about the benefits of study groups
- Explain to them how study groups work (i.e. different models such as working through selected material together, or having each person becoming an expert in a specific theme and answering other members’ questions, etc.)
- Offer students who participate in study groups extra credit
- Stipulate students’ responsibilities in study groups and the ethical practices to which they should adhere
- Help students locate meeting rooms
- Limit groups to five or six students
- In large-enrollment classes, have students sign up for groups scheduled to meet at different times
- In other classes, let students select their own study groups
- Use a portion of class time to establish study groups
- Have the groups meet during one class session
Source: Tools for Teaching Davis, BG, 2009 |