Small Group Communication

Small Group Communication in the Elementary Classroom The definition of a small group is a group having at least three and no more than fifteen members ( Borchers). At least three members are necessary to keep the group from being a dyad and a maximum of fifteen members is important to avoid inhibition of the group members’ ability to freely communicate with fellow group members (Borchers). It is necessary for the group to have a common …

…of small groups, it is easy to see just how important it is to teach children how to communicate in small groups. The best way to teach these communication skills is in the classroom. The small group communication skills will prove to be invaluable to the student in many different aspects of their lives. References Borchers, Tim. Small Group Communication. Retrieved February 1, 2000 from the World Wide Web: http://www.abacon.com/commstudies/groups/group.html