Group work in the classroom – ways to make it work
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[1] University of Tartu
University of Tartu
Tartu linn, Estonia
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- Localización: Ikaskuntza-irakaskuntza akademikoaren eremu berriak arakatzen / Universidad del País Vasco - Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea (aut.), 2019, ISBN 978-84-1319-033-4, págs. 947-949
- Idioma: inglés
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Resumen
Group work offers students opportunities to share and accept diverse perspectives. It often failswhen it is not designed, supervised, and assessed in a way that promotes meaningful learning anddeep collaboration. Research has shown that the effectiveness of collaborative learning depends onthe quality of student interaction but university teachers often do not feel competent in implementinggroup work in their classrooms. We were interested in finding out what kind of activities universityteachers use to engage students in group work.The data were based on video-recorded seminars where group work was used as a teachinglearningmethod. Videos were transcribed: activities of teachers and students, communication, questionsasked by teachers and students, students’ answers. Transcriptions were analyzed by four researchers.University teachers should not assume that students have enough skills for learning in groups andthey have to give instructions even for elementary aspects or the ones taken for granted. Students alsoneed clear instructions how to present their group work or how to take personal notes during groupdiscussions. The learning environment is of great importance for successful learning in groups.
