1st Edition

Innovative Approaches to Teaching and Assessing Teamwork in Higher Education Setting Priorities, Using Evidence-Informed Practices, and Avoiding Pitfalls

272 Pages 2 B/W Illustrations

by Routledge

272 Pages 2 B/W Illustrations

by Routledge

272 Pages 2 B/W Illustrations

by Routledge

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This guide will help instructors better understand the skills that underlie effective teamwork, offer strategies for structuring group projects, and provide advice on imparting the knowledge and support that students need to develop highly functional, advanced teamwork skills. Even instructors with a great deal of experience in structuring collaborative learning projects may recognize the gap... Read more

PART I: What is Teamwork, Why Does Teaching it Matter?

1: Why Develop Students’ Teamwork Skills?

2: What is Teamwork in the College Classroom and When to Use It

3: The Challenges of Group Work and Teaching Teamwork Skills

PART II: Strategies and Approaches for Teaching Teamwork

4: Designing Successful Teamwork Interventions

5: Establishing Viable Teams

6: Optimizing Student Teamwork

7: Addressing Other Relevant Issues in Student Teams

8: Virtual Teams

PART III: Assessing Teamwork Outcomes: Understanding When Our Efforts Are Successful

9: Considerations in Assessing Teamwork