by Patrick Dodd
Group assignments are an essential part of the educational experience, allowing students to develop valuable teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills. However, these tasks can present a variety of challenges for both teachers and students alike. In this blog post, we will explore some of the most common group assignment challenges and provide practical tips for overcoming them....
by Patrick Dodd
Introduction When introducing group assignments to students, it's crucial to establish expectations for professional teamwork and individual contributions. By informing students that they will be held accountable for their actions within the team and their input towards the final output, educators can set the stage for successful group work. In addition to communicating these expectations, it's essential...
by Patrick Dodd
CAPTION Presented as part of the webinar 'Innovative excellence programs for universities and research centres' Discussion facilitator Paul Nunesdea, Architecting Collaboration How does an innovative early career teacher in higher education create graduates with high employability? In this webinar, Dr Peter Mellalieu explores the opportunity for early career teachers to distinguish their teaching approach from the conventional...
by Patrick Dodd
How can university students choose academic courses that raise their prospects for employment upon their graduation? This article summarises research that reports the skills that employers most seek in university graduates. Furthermore, many of the skills required for graduate employability are effectively developed through collaborative learning or group assignments. Collaborative learning is sometimes offered in end-of-programme...
by Patrick Dodd
As an educator, designing a successful group assignment for university students is a challenging task. Assessing the work of a group and ensuring fairness can be a difficult and time-consuming process. However, incorporating peer assessment (PA) can help to ensure a fair and accurate assessment process while encouraging self-reflection in students. In this blog post, we will...
by Patrick Dodd
As educators, we understand the importance of developing teamwork skills in our students. One way to achieve this is through peer assessments, where students are asked to rate their team members across various attributes such as communication skills, leadership, and collaboration. While it is essential to rate a team member, it is equally crucial to provide qualitative...
by Patrick Dodd
Team meetings are an essential component of successful group assignments, providing a platform for students to coordinate their efforts, discuss their progress, and make decisions together. However, if not well-facilitated, team meetings can become time-wasters, detracting from students' productivity and motivation. As an educator, you can play a key role in helping students conduct effective and efficient...
by Patrick Dodd
Peer feedback is an essential component of group work and can have a significant impact on the outcome of a project. It provides students with a unique opportunity to gain a different perspective on their work and to improve their skills. However, teaching students how to give and receive feedback effectively can be challenging. In this post,...
by Patrick Dodd
Group assignments can be a powerful tool for enhancing student learning and engagement, but they can also present challenges when it comes to holding students accountable. One key factor that can make a difference is assigning clear roles to each student. By assigning specific responsibilities and expectations, students can focus on their individual contributions and work together...
by Patrick Dodd
Group assignments are a common aspect of many academic curriculums, and they provide students with the opportunity to collaborate and learn from one another. However, group assignments also pose unique challenges when it comes to accountability. As an academic, it is important to ensure that all students are contributing equally to the group project and that the...
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