THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN GROUP LEARNING AND INDIVIDUAL LEARNING
Keywords:
individual, group, learning, education, students.Abstract
In this article we explore two styles of learning: individual and group education. We discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both approaches, as well as their key differences. In the end, we try to suggest the best choice according to some research results.
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