There are different ways in which we can organise our learners in the classroom. Learners can work on their own, as a whole, in pairs, in teams, or in groups.
The interaction patterns we choose depend on the learners and their learning styles, our teaching style and preferences, the teaching approach, the learning context, the type of activity, the aim or learning purpose of the activity and the stage of a lesson.
Students working with other students.
Students complete their tasks on their own.
Students compare and discuss their answers.
Such as mingles, enable all the students to practise the language at the same. These activities are good for increasing confidence, specially amongt shy or weaker learners.
Give students a chance to work at their own pace and to focus and organise their thoughts.
Pair and group activities provide students with opportunities for developing longer turns and fluency through interaction.