The Free Rider and Cooperative Learning Groups: Perspectives from Faculty Members

Free riders are individuals who decide not to participate in cooperative learning group activities and often lower the group's morale, productivity, and effectiveness. This research paper presents a review of free riding and the results of a research study to examine the perspectives of faculty...

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Hauptverfasser: McArdle, Geri, Clements, Kimberly D, Hutchinson-Lendi, Kim
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Zusammenfassung:Free riders are individuals who decide not to participate in cooperative learning group activities and often lower the group's morale, productivity, and effectiveness. This research paper presents a review of free riding and the results of a research study to examine the perspectives of faculty members about free riders and how they address them. Implications for human resource development and adult education will be discussed.