Whole Group:

Small group- parts of the whole group (small groups within the whole group)

Small group instruction allows a more efficient teacher to student ratio whereby each student gets more attention than a larger, whole group would.

Small group based on their skills differentiated instruction.

Small group entails individual instruction and to reteach our struggling students.

Small group certain students who need remediation or enrichment

Whole Group Instruction:

This involves teaching the entire class together, with all students receiving the same instruction at the same time.

Typically used for introducing new concepts, delivering direct instruction, or conducting shared activities like discussions, readings, or problem-solving demonstrations.

• Efficient for delivering core content.

• Builds a sense of community through class discussions and collective learning experiences.

• Allows for the teacher to set the tone and expectations for the entire class.

• Challenges:

• Can be difficult to differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of students.

• Some students may feel left behind if the pace is too fast or not engaging if the pace is too slow.

Small group.

Used to provide more focused, differentiated instruction that targets specific student needs. Small groups may be based on ability levels, specific skills, or interests.

• Advantages:

Allows for targeted instruction based on student strengths or areas needing improvement.

• Encourages more student participation, discussion, and personalized feedback.

• Supports differentiated learning, especially for struggling learners or advanced students.

• Requires careful classroom management to ensure that other students stay engaged while the teacher is working with a small group.

• Planning and implementing differentiated activities for all groups can be time-consuming.

Whole Group covers grade level concepts.

Whole group is the same lesson being taught to students at one time.

Small Group: few students, specific remediation/enrichment

Whole group- whole class

Whole Group-Entire class receiving instruction.