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Size of lightweight teams
Pattern Name
Size of Lightweight Teams |
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Problem: Students are reluctant to talk/participate in a large class.
Level (any) Semester (any) Activity type (any) |
Solution: Assign students to small groups of 2-3 students where they may be less hesitant to speak up. Make sure each member comments / contributes by having the facilitator walk around to each team and direct questions to individual students who have yet to participate.
Formation (random, prescribed) Size (small) Composition (any) Duration (any) Contribution to grade (small) Activity progression (group to individual, individual to group) Roles (equal responsibility) |
Rationale: Students are more at ease in a smaller group than in a large class, so they may be more likely to participate even without being forced to do so. |
Potential Pitfalls: Students will be awkward in the beginning of the semester and need to know why you are doing this. |
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