... They all vary in size (big or small), composition (homogenous or heterogeneous) and purpose/agenda (aims and objectives). Size matters in any group. When a group size tend to be big depending on group's task, groupwork practitioners adopt various strategies such as, breaking participants into smaller mini groups to avoid chaos or poor activity/task performance. The composition of any group differs but could have similarity or commonality of themes and this depends on the agenda or purpose/intention for group formation, which in turn determines the type and vice versa. It is also important to note that groups are relative to contexts, such as society, culture, environment, socio-political and socio-economic factors. Our social world has always recognised the value of groups as in families, communities, schools, and so on. This essay will pay particular attention to group situations in adult and community education, its implications and methodology. Groups and Groupwork in Adult ...

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