1. –– OOppttiioonnss ffoorr
GGrroouuppiinngg SSttuuddeennttss
Classroom physical environment is
known to foster effective learning for
students. It can promote communication,
promote discussion, facilitate giving
feedback, develop cooperation, reinforce
learning, or introduce skills needed by one
or more students. Groups can provide an
excellent opportunity to teach social skills
in order to break down barriers between
students and contribute to the
integration process.
One-to-one instruction is most ideal
in addressing diversity in the classroom.
An ideal group size to foster effective
dynamics is between 5-6 members. But, it
is not the most practical because it entails
resources, time and effort on the part of
the teacher. However, teacher should
look into the variables that affect the
Classroom physical environment, setting
arrangement and location of the room
itself. Also, he/she can utilize small group
instruction to make learning happen in a
diverse setting. You can group students
either homogeneously or heterogeneously
as long as you consider the purpose, size,
duration and composition of the group.
The saying that “one-size-does-not-
fit-all” in special education suggests that
grouping practices must be flexible to
meet the differentiated need of the
learners. Students with disabilities
comparable ability and achievements are
grouped together. This ability grouping is
dominantly used in classrooms. Another
option is the heterogeneous grouping
where students complement one another’s
strengths and can help one another as
they solve problems.
–– OOppttiioonnss ffoorr
GGrroouuppiinngg SSttuuddeennttss
Classroom physical environment is
known to foster effective learning for
students. It can promote communication,
promote discussion, facilitate giving
feedback, develop cooperation, reinforce
learning, or introduce skills needed by one
or more students. Groups can provide an
excellent opportunity to teach social skills
in order to break down barriers between
students and contribute to the
integration process.
One-to-one instruction is most ideal
in addressing diversity in the classroom.
An ideal group size to foster effective
dynamics is between 5-6 members. But, it
is not the most practical because it entails
resources, time and effort on the part of
the teacher. However, teacher should
look into the variables that affect the
Classroom physical environment, setting
arrangement and location of the room
itself. Also, he/she can utilize small group
instruction to make learning happen in a
diverse setting. You can group students
either homogeneously or heterogeneously
as long as you consider the purpose, size,
duration and composition of the group.
The saying that “one-size-does-not-
fit-all” in special education suggests that
grouping practices must be flexible to
meet the differentiated need of the
learners. Students with disabilities
comparable ability and achievements are
grouped together. This ability grouping is
dominantly used in classrooms. Another
option is the heterogeneous grouping
where students complement one another’s
strengths and can help one another as
they solve problems.
Reported by:
Sheena E. Bernal
3rd Year / BEEd - SpEd
Reported by:
Sheena E. Bernal
3rd Year / BEEd - SpEd