The Power of Study Groups
Part 3
Guidelines for Getting a Group
Together
Here are some
guidelines for creating and running a study group:
How many?
Create a group of four to six people. In a larger group, it’s easy for someone
to get left out and smaller groups can too easily get off track.
Who? Pick classmates
who seem to share your interest in doing well academically. Look for people who
stay alert in class, take notes, ask questions and respond to the teacher’s
questions. Include someone who understands the material better than you and can
explain the concepts and someone who doesn’t understand it as well, to whom you
can explain the material.
Where? Hold study group sessions in a place that
is free of distractions and that has room to spread out books and notes.
How long? Meet for no more than two to three hours at
a time. Having a time limit helps the group focus. If you know you only have
an, hour you’re more likely to stay on task.
When? Try to meet regularly, on the same day and
time each week. Treating the study sessions as you would other activities helps
you to keep to a schedule and ensures that everyone attends.
Choose The Right!!!
