Which of the following is/are the features of group learning approach in teaching-learning process? I. Variety of ideas can be generated through brainstorming in the groups II. Wide range of skills can be acquired through sharing knowledge and experience III. Participation increases the commitment of the students to the activity
Which of the following is/are the features of group learning approach in teaching-learning process? I. Variety of ideas can be generated through brainstorming in the groups II. Wide range of skills can be acquired through sharing knowledge and experience III. Participation increases the commitment of the students to the activity Correct Answer I, II and III
One of the main advantages of the group-learning approach is that it can be used to achieve an extremely wide range of educational objectives, especially higher-cognitive objectives of all types like problem-solving, decision-making and other complex life skills. It is also an approach for developing creative thinking and other divergent thought processes.
Key Points
Some general features of group learning are:
- Several learners can provide more time/effort/resources available than one;
- A wider range of knowledge/skills/experience can be acquired through sharing knowledge and experience;
- More and a variety of ideas can be generated through brainstorming in the groups;
- Errors can be identified and corrected more easily;
- Participation increases the commitment of the students to the activity
Hence, all are the features of group learning approach in the teaching-learning process.