Grouping in the Dark: What College Students Learn from Group Projects

Grouping in the Dark: What College Students Learn from Group Projects

This study explored antecedents and consequences of interdependence development when undergraduates learning in groups are provided with little guidance about how to work together effectively. Previous class group work and out-of-class experiences contribute to development of goal, resource, and rol...

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Veröffentlicht in:The Journal of higher education (Columbus) 2000-01, Vol.71 (1), p.60-83
Hauptverfasser: Colbeck, Carol L., Campbell, Susan E., Bjorklund, Stefani A.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Basic Skills
Collaboration
Collaborative learning
College Students
Colleges
Communication skills
Cooperative Learning
Design engineering
Engineering education
Group development
Group Dynamics
Group Experience
Higher Education
Student Experience
Student Projects
Teachers
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Zusammenfassung:This study explored antecedents and consequences of interdependence development when undergraduates learning in groups are provided with little guidance about how to work together effectively. Previous class group work and out-of-class experiences contribute to development of goal, resource, and role interdependence among group members. Group projects contribute to student's problem-solving, communication, and conflict management skills.
ISSN:0022-1546
1538-4640
DOI:10.1080/00221546.2000.11780816