"Research on Small Group Effectiveness" (OR "The Power of Few: Reflecting on the Impact of Small Group Instruction""
"Small group instruction: where learning is personal, engagement deepens, and understanding grows." I am working on organizing my thoughts around Small Group Instruction. But I wanted to post this summary of three research-based finding of small groups. Research used in Small Group post above (D isclaimer: Summaries written with AI) 1. National Institute for Literacy (2008) : This comprehensive report, "Developing Early Literacy: Report of the National Early Literacy Panel," highlights the effectiveness of systematic, small group instruction for improving key early literacy skills, including phonemic awareness, alphabet knowledge, and the development of early reading skills. The research suggests that small group settings allow for tailored instruction that meets the unique needs of each student, significantly boosting early literacy outcomes compared to whole-class instruction. Reference: National Institute for Literacy. (2008). Developing Early Literacy: Rep