Group work is usually used for a laboratory class in physical science. However, the effectiveness
of grouping process can also be used in a lecture class.
Subject matter knowledge is increased.
Students value shared academic work.
Students can regulate their own resources.
Students learn to manage other resources.
Students develop appropriate dispositions toward challenging work on shared talks.
School tasks are similar to those outside of school.
Group members serve as models for one another.
Students develop an expanded understanding of self and others.
This can be a high expectation even for teachers; however, it can be
done with appropriate open-ended questions to promote students' discussion.