Teaching and leading small groups

The role of a tutor in creating a positive learning experience is to:

• provide guidance and support

• evaluate students' performance

• assign homework regularly

• maintain discipline in the classroom

What is the optimum size of a group for small group teaching, according to Peters?

• 2-3 students

• 4-5 students

• 6-8 students

• 9-10 students

True or False: The tutor should be separate from the group to maximize the effectiveness of the process.

• True

• False

What is the advantage of setting up a formal debate on ethical issues according to the text?

• It encourages critical thinking and diverse perspectives.

• It provides a definitive answer to ethical dilemmas.

• It simplifies complex ethical issues.

• It eliminates the need for further discussion.

The journal club approach might be less successful at the undergraduate level because:

• undergraduates lack the necessary skills to critically analyze research papers.

• undergraduates have too many other commitments.

• the topics discussed are too advanced for undergraduates.

• undergraduates prefer hands-on learning experiences.

The four stages of group evolution according to Tuckman are:

• Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing

• Initiating, Planning, Executing, Closing

• Introduction, Growth, Maturity, Decline

• Exploration, Development, Implementation, Evaluation

The role of the tutor during the 'Norming' stage of group dynamics is to:

• Facilitate open communication and resolve conflicts

• Assign tasks and set deadlines

• Evaluate individual performance

• Provide technical expertise

List some characteristics of a reticent group member.

• Talkative and outgoing

• Prefers to listen rather than speak

• Dominates group discussions

• Frequently interrupts others

A floating facilitator is a role in a meeting or workshop. Is it considered good practice?

• Yes, it allows for better management of group dynamics.

• No, it disrupts the flow of the meeting.

• It depends on the context and goals of the meeting.

• Only if the facilitator is experienced.

What challenges are associated with lectures as a method of learning, based on the text?

• Lectures can be monotonous and disengaging for students.

• Lectures provide interactive and engaging learning experiences.

• Lectures are the most effective way to learn complex subjects.

• Lectures eliminate the need for any other learning methods.