Boarding schools are small private educational academies where students from different communities, regions come and spend their precious time together. Study groups are the set of 10-12 students formed at private boarding schools and the students are encouraged to live and dine together among other peers. These study groups are guided and directed by specialized teachers for their overall development. Each of the members of effective study groups are assisted in their domestic management of their dorms, study rooms and rest rooms. Students studying in study groups often develop distinctive character that lead to healthy competition. In this way they are educated to lead progressive lives dealing and solving these rivalries and learn to make compromises to maintain unity and integrity of study groups.

Purpose of Study Group Learning

Study groups are effective for students to gain practical knowledge rather than spoon-fed education provided in traditional schools. Study groups motivate students to go beyond their limits to understand subject matter. Study groups develop leadership and mentoring skills among students to show their best to get higher merits and credits. Study groups dedicates student to take possession of course material.

Benefits of Study Group Learning

• Getting practical knowledge related to mathematics or science would be more fun.
• The feeling of isolation and depression will get lessen, students can have better prospect of interaction with fellow mates.
• Positive peer culture can be a source of inspiration and encouragement.
• You can verify your problems regarding academics and personal with your peers.
• Study groups will enhance more confidence among students. 
• The groups help students to develop and understand good learning habits.
• The groups help to develop strong interpersonal relationships, confidence and self-limiting behavior among students.

Problems Faced By Students Studying In Study Groups

• Lack of Interaction

Sometimes, students feel unable to interact with fellow mates and coerced to participate in group activities. Shy students have to suffer a lot and increases their anger and depression. Students develop a feeling of jealousy and hatred in order to succeed from other student.

• Squabbles Due To Distinctive Behavior

Every student has distinctive nature and this leads to differences among students. Some dominant speakers can take over the discussions that result to lagging behind of one student over other. These situations result to personal quarrels among students. 

• Lack Of Trust

There occur some situations that lead to loss of trust between fellow mates. This again results to a feeling of hatred and jealousy among students.