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Herreid, Clyde Freeman – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2009
What is it about small groups that make them so powerful? The answer is straightforward: Groups tend to solve problems better than even the brightest individuals because "many hands make light work," and "two heads are better than one." This is especially true when the groups are diverse and individuals act somewhat independently. In this month's…
Descriptors: Group Instruction, Case Studies, Higher Education, Statistical Analysis