The Role of Pair and Group Work in Developing Teacher Trainees’ Academic Performance: Case Study at Ada of Education- Ghana

Abstract

Pair work and group work have been identified as two of the most effective strategies for developing teacher trainees’ academic performance. This study was conducted to investigate the role of pair work and group work in developing teacher trainees’ academic performance at the Ada of Education-Ghana. A case study approach was adopted for the study. A sample of 50 teacher trainees was selected from the population of Level 100 to 300 teacher trainees from the Ada College of Education-Ghana for the study. The data for the study was collected through questionnaires. The results of the study indicated that pair work and group work are invaluable tools for enhancing teacher trainees’ academic performance. The participants revealed that pair and group works create an environment of collaboration and mutual support, which helps teacher trainees to increase their understanding of the topics being studied. They also reported that pair and group works help to improve their critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and communication skills. In addition, the participants asserted that pair and group works enable them to learn from each other and exchange ideas, which lead to higher grades. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended that teachers should be encouraged to use pair work and group work to help improve teacher trainees’ academic performance.