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Groups
   Groups are typical of student-centered learning. They provide an effective environment for collaborative, cooperative, individualistic and competitive learning. The classroom dynamics are considerably more complex in this environment as the teacher uses facilitating techniques to ensure that students are engaged with the learning process.  
    Students in groups should be situated in close proximity to the other members of the group so they can share knowledge, eye-contact and materials without having to disrupt the other groups in the class. With this in mind , the most appropriate setting for a group is in circles. This negotiates the problem of clumping rectangular desks together where the space may be too great to share these factors (Johnson&Johnson 1991). 
    Grouping to maximise learning requires the consideration of many factors. These factors include appropriate integration of advanced and disruptive students, ensuring racial and cultural diversity, gender balancing and social skill development.  What is of major importance here is that groups provide a medium in which diversity within the classroom can enrich individuals, and support the growth of others. (Dumas 2002)  
 
 
 
 
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