From past experiences as an instructor and student, I find a most efficient to apply a group technique that best suites the students that I have before me. Sticking to a predetermined template or rule will not works for all classes and/or subjects.
Here are some examples:
Setup an area for groups in your classroom
"Group of the Day"
"Teams"
Genre Groups
More in-depth descriptions can be found at:
http://superteacherstuff.blogspot.ca/2007/03/ways-to-group-students-quickly-and.html
Here are some examples:
Setup an area for groups in your classroom
"Group of the Day"
"Teams"
Genre Groups
More in-depth descriptions can be found at:
http://superteacherstuff.blogspot.ca/2007/03/ways-to-group-students-quickly-and.html