In today’s highly competitive world that is all about excellence, young people are constantly striving to be better at their studies and work. They are looking at leveraging different tactics to ensure that their efforts are yielding the best possible results. In this dynamic landscape, strategies like forming study groups and scheduling group classes have proved to be extremely effective to enhance learning.
Study groups are known to share unique insights and learn from each other. When students collaborate to form groups to study together, they help their peers understand concepts a lot better. Study groups have been found to be particularly effective in completing projects, developing presentations and preparing for exams. In fact, group classes are a great way to help students develop a host of skills that are increasingly important in the professional world. According to the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) 2006 that examined a wide range of activities among students across North America, positive group experiences have shown to contribute to student learning, retention and overall college success.
Groups that are effective
generate positive energy, encourage active participation and teach discipline
— skills that are all important criteria for learning. Here are some impactful
benefits of Group Classes:
Group
classes are a great way for students to compare class notes. This allows them to
fill in any information or important concepts they may have missed during the
class.
Every
student is unique which means each one has individual talents and insights. In a
group class, members can learn from each other by exchanging these insights and
talents. Group classes providestudents with an opportunity to spread knowledge to
the other group members.
In
this highly competitive and stressful education world, it is advantageous to
seek support from peers who may be in similar situations. Forming group classes
is a great way to give and receive motivation and support fellow students.
Group
classes make it possible to focus on more concepts since multiple people can
review more material. This strategy allows students to learn a lot more, in a
shorter time.
- Learning becomes more fun
Studying
in a group can go a long way in livening up study sessions. Studying alone can
prove to be stressful, monotonous and draining. Being a part of a group and
studying in a group environment makes learningmore fulfilling and enjoyable.
While it’s common for students from same schools, colleges or classes to get together and form groups to study, what about those students who have enrolled in online classes? There are many students who take classes on EdTech websites and platforms. Fortunately, some EdTech platforms have introduced the option of Group classes that are proving to be extremely beneficial for their students. One such platform is GuruQ, one of India’s best tutor aggregator. GuruQ recently added a new feature for Group Study to the website to offer ease of convenience to students as well as tutors.
With Ed tech platforms like these offers benefits of Group Classes to its students, there is a major scope for collaboration in the online space to improve the overall learning experience and ecosystem. An excellent tool to engage students in learning, team work and critical thinking, Group Classes is now more accessible than ever to students as well as tutors.
The article has been written for Times of Startups by Minal Anand, founder of GuruQ.
