One thing I keep thinking about for my future class is the idea of small groups and literature circles. I love this theory, and I think it could really work. However, there is one part which I contemplate over and over. A lot of what we have read and heard seems to agree that students are more motivated to read when working with other students. This was something I had a slightly hard time believing. One problem I have is separating myself English major/dork self from the average high school student. Not all of these kids are like us. Not all of them like to read. Actually, not all English majors like to read. So, I took my thoughts to the streets.
I asked my roommate and a close friend, who are both more math people, if they would feel more inclined to read and do work in a group of fellow students. Their answers were extremely helpful. They both said that they would not feel obligated if they were in a group with people who they knew "would not judge them," people they were close friends with. However, if they were grouped by the teacher with people who they were not as comfortable with, then they would probably feel more pressure to read the material and pull their weight in the group. I just thought this would be helpful for us to remember so that maybe we can group our students in the most effective way. Just a tid bit you guess might like to know!
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