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Small-group learning can mitigate the effects of school closures – but only if teachers use it well

  • Written by Mark J. Van Ryzin, Research Associate Professor in Education, University of Oregon
Small-group learning can mitigate the effects of school closures – but only if teachers use it wellFor peer learning to be effective, each child should have a specific task or role.Jose Luis Pelaez Inc/DigitalVision Collection via Getty Images

Schools aren’t just where kids go to learn reading, math, science and history. The social skills they learn – like how to build and maintain relationships with peers – are also critical....

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