Teachers can use group development ideas, like Tuckman's stages (which are forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning), to make classrooms work better together.

1. Forming: At the start of a course, teachers can do fun icebreakers. This helps students get to know each other and makes everyone feel welcome.

2. Storming: While working on group projects, students might disagree. Teachers can lead talks to help them solve these problems in a positive way.

3. Norming: As students figure out their roles, teachers can help establish group rules. They can do this by encouraging students to set goals and agree on expectations together.

4. Performing: At this point, teachers can give students more challenging tasks. This way, each student can show what they are good at and feel a sense of achievement.

5. Adjourning: Lastly, it’s important to talk about what the group has learned. Discussing their experiences helps students appreciate all the skills they gained.

Using these ideas helps create a friendly learning space where teamwork and social skills thrive.