Student evaluation and assessment of group projects

University teachers in the UK are increasingly being asked to develop skill s, such as the ability to work effectively in groups, both by government an d by employers. This paper outlines and evaluates, from a student perspecti ve, the use of fieldwork projects to develop group-working skills. It also considers the use of self-assessment for summative purposes and the develop ment of reflective practice or 'learning to learn' skills in students.