Studying with others.
WHAT GROUPS DO WELL
Explaining to each other Testing each other Finding gaps in understanding Maintaining momentum
WHY EXPLAINING MATTERS
Teaching something reveals precisely what you do not understand.
WHAT GROUPS DO BADLY
Working in silence together Discussing anything other than the material Allowing one person to do the thinking
WHAT MAKES A GROUP WORK
An agreed topic beforehand Individual preparation before meeting A defined length Everyone contributing
WHAT TO DO IN A SESSION
Each person explains a portion The others question it Difficulties are identified and resolved or noted
WHAT TO AVOID
Groups that are primarily social Groups where preparation is assumed but not done Depending on the group instead of individual work
WHAT SIZE WORKS
Small. Three or four.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
That disagreement is welcome.
WHY
Being corrected is the point.
WHAT TO DO AFTERWARDS
Consolidate individually.
