groupwork in the classroom dr. molly reynolds dr. jami warren presentation u!
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Groupwork in the classroom
Dr. Molly ReynoldsDr. Jami WarrenPresentation U!
Today’s goals
• Research on groupwork• Evaluate benefits and drawbacks of groupwork• Identify practical steps to implementing
groupwork in the classroom• Provide additional resources for groupwork
Working in small groups…
• Increases recall and cognitive learning (Blankenstein, Dolmans, Vleuten, & Schmidt, 2011)
• Improves overall classroom climate (Ediger, 2009)
• Appeals to diverse learning styles (Kayes, Kayes, & Kolb, 2005)
• Emulates work environment (Williams, Beard, and Rymer, 1991)
• Employers desire group work skills (NACE, 2013)• http://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2013/10/11/the-10-skills-employers-mo
st-want-in-20-something-employees/
Healthy groups…
• Have ethical goals• Are interdependent• Achieve cohesiveness• Utilize productive
norms• Are accountable• Reach synergy
Group Development
Forming Storming Norming Performing Adjourning
Group Roles
Think about a time you worked in a productive, healthy group. What was so
great about the experience?
Think about a time you worked in a terrible group. What was so awful about
the experience?
Using groups: Getting them started
• Strategically consider the group composition
• Provide in-class time
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Using groups: Your Role (Cont’d)
• Provide a rationale and goal(s)
• Serve as a facilitator
• Provide instruction Thegreenpages via Flickr
Using groups: Hold students accountable
• Use group contracts
• Allow groups to “self govern”
Using groups: Hold students accountable
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• Include multiple feedback points
• Grade product and process
• Peer Review Process
Reflection & Peer Review
• Reflection on the process is important!• Students cannot perform if they are not aware
of the process• Group Summation Papers• www.catme.org
Methods for Peer Review: Fishbowl techniques
• Swim together or jump ship• Helping students observe group processes
Group Problems will still arise
Blackboard Tools for Groups!
• Setting up groups in Blackboard• Group Grading Function• Group Email Function• Adobe Connect
Presentation U! Highlights
• Presentation Power Hours: Thursdays 3-4pm
– Academic Integrity: Conducting, Evaluating & Using Research• Oct 16th
– Formal Speechmaking: Developing & Organizing your Ideas• Oct 23rd, Dec. 4th
– Formal Speech Delivery: Effective Use of Voice & Body• Today!, Oct. 30th, Dec. 11th
– Presentational Aids: From PowerPoint to Prezi to YouTube• Oct 2nd, Nov. 6th
– Listening & Responding: Empathy, Understanding, & Constructive Criticism• Oct 9th, Nov. 13th
Questions!
Thank you!