UNIT 31 GROUPING LEARNERS

   In this unit we identify that there are different ways in which teachers can organise their students in the classroom.For example students can work on their own, as a whole, in pairs, in teams, or in grups.The interaction patterns teacher chooses depend on differents aspects like students learning styles, teacher's teaching style and preferences, the teaching approach, the learning context, the type of activity, the aim or learning purpose of the activity and the stage of a lesson.

Here a list of interaction patterns

* Groups or pairs ==Where students working with other students.
* Students to the teacher == Feedback
* Whole class == Teacher to students
* Individuals == Students complete their tasks on their own.
* Pairwork == Students do the activity with a partner.
* Open pairs == Student to student with the teacher facilitating. (In my personal opinion I like this interaction because the teacher participates actively)
* Mingling activity == Students move around the classroom asking questions of other     
   student.
* Groups or pairs == Students compare and discuss their answers with other groups. (groups of three or more students , it depends on the activity) 
While with "Whole-class activities" such as mingles, enable all the students to practise the language at the same. These activities are good for increasing confidence, specially amongst shy or weaker learners.

"Individual activities" give students a chance to work at their own pace and to focus and organise their thoughts.

Finally, "Pair and group activities" provide students with opportunities for developing longer turns and fluency through interaction.
For more information click on these links

http://site.iugaza.edu.ps/nmasri/files/2012/02/3.6-Grouping-learnersTrainer-notes.pdf
http://busyteacher.org/4265-pair-work-vs-group-work-whats-better-for-the.html