group work

American

noun

Sociology.

a method, used by professional social workers, of aiding a group or members of a group toward individual adjustment and increased participation in community activity by exploiting the mechanisms of group life.

Etymology

Origin of group work

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

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Popular methodologies today for middle and high schools stress group work, projects, technology, and an oppressive focus on math and science curriculums.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

She also uses group work and places students in pairs to develop their language skills.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 6, 2024

The morning had been an intense morning of lessons and group work on conflict resolution and peacebuilding.

From Salon • Aug. 26, 2023

Members of this group work alongside 10 non-permanent member countries.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2023

Hopefully, this can be like group work during regular classes where the other two people do the talking and my contribution is to not yell or throw up on anything.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden

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