2.1.1 Informal Learning Group
These are ad hoc temporary clustering of students within a single class session. Informal learning
groups can be initiated, for example, by asking students to turn to a neighbor and spend two
minutes discussing a question you have posed. You can also form groups of three to five to solve
a problem or pose a question. You can organize informal groups at any time in a class of any size
to check on students' understanding of the material, to give students an opportunity to apply what
they are learning, or to provide a change of pace.