Readings

• Facilitating Seven Ways of Learning: A Resource for More Purposeful, Effective, and Enjoyable College Teaching - Chapter 8 (Exploring Attitudes, Feelings, and Perspectives: Learning Through Groups and Teams)

• In Canvas

  • Productive group work how to engage students, build teamwork, and promote understanding - Chapters 1 and 3

Activities

Group Carousel

• Part 1

  • Benefits of in-class groupwork

  • Drawbacks of in-class groupwork

  • Benefits of out-of-class groupwork

  • Drawbacks of out-of-class groupwork

• Part 2

  • As an LA, how can you…

    • Encourage the benefits?

    • Mitigate the drawbacks?

  • Use post-it notes with actions you can take and stick them next to the corresponding benefit/drawback.

Scenario

• A student sends you the following email: I was not in class this morning for a few reasons, mainly being that I am really struggling within my group. I take a bit longer to digest information and to be able to apply it, my teammates fly through the problems and when I ask questions for clarification I seem to be met with a bit of annoyance. I've let them know that I have not had to do this kind of math for 5 years and math is not something I am strong in. I do not want to get anyone in trouble but I was wondering when/ if we are going to be changing groups or if we could incorporate more independent work. What should you do?

Action Items

What is one method that you’ll try in the upcoming week?

Links and Resources

• Group Facilitation Skills for College Student Leaders (Pages 6-7 especially)

• Learn about DiSC styles that describe four different ways people work with others

• POGIL FAQ about facilitating teamwork

• Collaboration Resources from William & Mary's Studio for Teaching and Learning Innovation