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Lessons in smallness: How to make the most out of small-group activities. (Training 101).(problem solving method)(Brief Article)

Publication: T&D
Publication Date: 01-MAR-02
Format: Online - approximately 1030 words
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

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As a conscientious university student at the University of Toledo, I vowed to try an instructional approach taught to me by Don Scott. With great anticipation, I posed a brief problem and asked participants to work in small groups to develop a solution. The questions Lame fast and furious: do...

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* How we from groups?

* What exactly do you want us to do?

* How much time do we have?

* What do we do when we're finished?

I needed to refine my approach. This is what I learned.

Use small-group activities when you need participants to

* solve a problem presented by the trainer or another participant

* react to a case study presented on paper or onscreen

* prepare a role play and present it to the larger group.

Activities should be challenging, interesting, and relevant; require a short time to complete; and be appropriate to participants' backgrounds. Each group...

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