Grouping in the dark - What college students learn from group projects

Authors
Colbeck, CL Campbell, SE Bjorklund, SA
Citation
Cl. Colbeck et al., Grouping in the dark - What college students learn from group projects, J HIGH EDUC, 71(1), 2000, pp. 60
Citations number
35
Categorie Soggetti
Education
Journal title
JOURNAL OF HIGHER EDUCATION
ISSN journal
00221546 → ACNP
Volume
71
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Database
ISI
SICI code
0022-1546(200001/02)71:1<60:GITD-W>2.0.ZU;2-I
Abstract
This study explored antecedents and consequences of interdependence develop ment when undergraduates learning in groups are provided with little guidan ce about how to work together effectively. Previous class group work and ou t-of-class experiences contribute to development of goal, resource, and rol e interdependence among group members. Group projects contribute to student 's problem-solving, communication, and conflict management skills.