tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5100756657700238764.post8738952279251234064..comments2021-09-13T21:32:06.543-04:00Comments on Harkness for Thirty: Classroom PhotoDr. Johnothon Sauerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15966909702872799574noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5100756657700238764.post-70952974976869820202013-05-10T05:46:56.963-04:002013-05-10T05:46:56.963-04:00In my opinion, 12 is too large a group. It's ...In my opinion, 12 is too large a group. It's probably about right if that's the entire class and the teacher can sit with them the entire time. However, with a more typically-sized class, I think 8-10 is better. The kids are closer to one another, and that in and of itself cuts down on the noise level. During second trimester, there were 31 students in a couple of my classes, so there was a group of 11 every day, and without fail the group of 11 had the toughest time.<br /><br />So, if you have the space in your classroom and if you have the board space, I would go with three groups of 8. Dn. Johnothon Sauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14119813739108168008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5100756657700238764.post-14204054788222083992013-05-10T01:38:30.110-04:002013-05-10T01:38:30.110-04:00I started using the Harkness method in my two Alge...I started using the Harkness method in my two Algebra 1 classes this week. Four days in, and one big trouble thus far is controlling the noise level. I have two groups of 12, and just having two discussions is leading to loud groups, echoing, and complaints that it's hard to hear.<br /><br />I see your pic of your room. How have you gotten the students to talk simultaneously without the volume in the room getting out of hand? Mr. Thayerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01206983587733015182noreply@blogger.com