The Implementation of Group Work in Hong Kong: A Case Study

This article focused on the practical experience of a primary school teacher in applying group work in General Studies in Hong Kong. The followings are the main points for discussion: to offer some ideas for using cooperative learning effectively in primary school; to discuss the role of assessment in group work and provide readers with guidance for designing effective group assessments; to state the importance of teachers' professional development in this area; and, to suggest problems and limitations that may arise when cooperative learning is implemented. In this paper, advice on solving the limitations of applying group work in school is provided, which will hopefully be useful for other teachers and students.