Small Group Instruction

How Often Should I Use Small Groups?

Small group instruction is a great way to address the academic needs of students, particularly those who have deficiencies that hinder them from making progress. However, knowing how often to use them as an intervention is key. The idea of using small groups seems like a very simple concept, but results actually depend on the amount of planning that occurs prior to actually facilitating small groups. Being proactive about learning students' strengths and weaknesses early on is helpful when trying to determine how frequently they should be used as an intervention. Having a

Small Group Instruction

3 Tips to Increase Small Group Engagement

Small group instruction can be a useful way to assist students who are in need of additional academic support. With all of the benefits, every student should be eager to participate, right? Though I would love to respond with a resounding "Yes!", unfortunately, that is not the case. As a teacher, you may have had moments where you have prepared an amazing small group activity for students that you are certain will leave them in awe. However, instead of them expressing enthusiasm, they are totally disengaged and have no interest at all. This may be disappointing, bu

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Getting Started with Small Group Instruction

As teachers, we oftentimes go above and beyond to ensure that our students develop an understanding of content as we facilitate learning. However, even when utilizing best teaching practices, there are moments when students have difficulty grasping information and need additional support. Recently, an unexpected pandemic caused a great deal of conversation about how to support our students in the best ways possible. Virtual learning was catapulted to the forefront, requiring completely different pedagogy that many students had difficulty adjusting to. Upon returning to bri