2. Definition of Learning Grouping :
Grouping method is teaching methods by
conditioned students in a group as a whole and given
the task to be discussed in the group.
3. Purpose of grouping method :
The use of group methods according to Moedjono
( 1992 : 62 ) :
1. Fostering the willingness and ability of
cooperation among the students.
2. Increase the students’ emotional and intellectual
social involvement in the teaching and learning
process.
3. Increasing attention to the process and outcomes
of the learning process in a balanced way.
4. This tips look at the advantages and disadvantages of
three main ways of grouping students.
1. giving students the choice
2. random grouping
3. selecting the groups yourself.
5. Types of small group :
Buzz groups
class size : any
time frame : 3 – 10 minutes
setting : no limitations
purpose : generate ideas or answers, re-stimulate student
interest, gauge student understanding.
6. Think - pair - share
class size : any
time frame : 5-10 minutes
setting : no limitations
purpose : generate ideas, increase student’ confidence in
their answers, encourage broad participation
in plenary session.
7. Circle of voices
class size : any
time frame : 10-20 minutes
setting : moveable chairs preferable
purpose : generate ideas, develop listening skills,
have all students participate, equalize
learning environment.
8. Rotating Trios
class size : 15 – 30
time frame : 10 or more minutes
setting : a fair bit of space, moveable setting helpful
( they could stand )
purpose : introduce students to many of their peers,
generate ideas.
9. Snowball groups / pyramids
class size : 12 – 50
time frame : 15 – 20 minutes, depending on how
many times the groups ‘snowball’.
setting : moveable seating required
purpose : generate well-vetted ideas, narrow a topic,
develop decision making skills.
10. Jigsaw
class size : 10 – 50
time frame : 20 or more minutes
setting : moveable seating required, a lot of space
preferable
purpose : learn concepts in – depth, develop team
work, have students teaching students
11. Fishbowl
class size : 10 – 50
time frame : 15 or more minutes
setting : moveable seating and a lot of space preferable .
purpose : observe group interaction, provide real
illustrations for concepts, provide opportunity
for analysis.
12. Learning teams
class size : any
time frame : any
setting : no limitations
purpose : foster relationships among students,
increase confidence in participating.
13. Advantages of grouping method :
1. Make students actively search for material to
complete the task.
2. Increase cooperation and cohesiveness in groups.
3. Develop student leadership and teaching
discussion and process skilss.
14. Disadvantages of grouping method :
1. Group work only provides opportunities for active
and capable students to play a role while
underdeveloped students do nothing.
2. Requires a variety of facilities, both for physical
facilities and the room and source of learning
resources that must be provided.
15. Reason for using grouping methods :
Group work methods are used by teachers for
the following reasons :
1. Enables students to work together with their
friends in a single task.
2. Develops the power to search and find materials
to carry out the task.
3. Make students become active.
