Some students find it difficult to learn when they are alone. Group studying is the best alternative for them. Group studying makes learning interesting as it leads to useful discussions and exchange of ideas. Whenever you plan to study in a group, make sure the group is small. Large groups leads to confusion, unnecessary conflicts and less opportunities to present views. Also make sure all group members are disciplined and punctual, else you might end up wasting your time.

Benefits of Study Group

• Healthy Competition: Group studying inspires one to excel and it can be great fun if the competition is healthy. Group studying also gives an opportunity to make new friends. Students become responsible and committed to studies as group members depend on each other for notes, exchange of thoughts, presentation, and participation.



• Effective Learning Process: Group members can assign different topics to each other, prepare those well and give a presentation. Doubts and queries can be discussed among the group. This way you can learn more in less time. Group studying is very interactive and will help you to develop communication skills as well. Discussing and debating are useful activities and will give you a good learning experience.



• Saves Time: Group members can exchange notes, study tips, teach each other, solve each others queries, and evaluate each others knowledge through quiz tests or written tests. This type of study process saves lot of time. Students are motivated constantly and are inspired to study after each group session. One becomes active and finds it easy to study in a group. Studying in a group is engaging and useful.

Features of Good Study Groups

• A good and effective study group is one where all members are serious about studies and value time. Each member must contribute to discussions and learning activities. They must also treat each other with dignity and respect.



• Group members must engage in effective tasks and learning activities and must come prepared for group sessions. They must do discussions seriously.



• Group studying is effective if students evaluate their progress continuously. So an effective study group is one where members conduct regular tests.



• Too many participants can reduce the effectiveness of group studies. So a good study group must not have more than four or five members.