IS IT NECESSARY TO REBUILD GROUP WORK IN LEARNING?

Authors

  • Ummi Rasyidah University of Pasir Pengaraian

Keywords:

Rebuild, Group Work, Dynamics, Static

Abstract

The use of cooperative learning in classroom activities is not a new thing. The current study investigates the strength and weaknesses of dynamic and static group formation. 33 students of English  Study Program  participated in the study. The study mainly focused on students’ perception regarding  the group formation during classroom activities. By applying open- ended interview, students’ perception were recorded about possible benefit and disadvantages related to group formation. Overall, this study provides evidence both dynamic and static group formation can facilitate learning.

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Slavin, Robert E. 2013. Learning to Cooperative, Cooperative to Learn. Eds. Robert. Slavin, Sholomo Sharan. Springer Science+Bussiness Media LLC: New York.

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Published

2016-06-05

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2016): JEE (Jurnal of English Education)

Section

Articles