Individual work is best suited for solitary/autonomous learners, while small group work promotes interaction, peer mentoring, and socialization. Mentoring involves frequent face-to-face discussions and meetings to extend learning across multiple domains, unlike regular tutoring. Both individual and small group work have advantages and disadvantages - individual work risks frustration and demotivation while group work risks inconsistent learning and conflicts. Effective mentoring requires clearly delegating objectives, actively involving all students, and consolidating skills developed from short, focused activities.