ABSTRACT
Introduction Working with teachers over a number of years, we have encountered and overcome a number of problems concerning group work. Below, we provide examples of problems and offer ways to overcome them. In addition to the specific recommendations, we remind readers that many group-working problems may arise from lack of trust and support among group members. As we recommended in Chapter 5, the relational approach (developing social, communication and advanced group-working skills) underlies effective group work. When children encounter problems working with one another, it may be useful to draw upon/return to fundamental trust and communication activities to reinforce group solidarity and stability.
