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University of Delaware Groups 101: Working Effectively with Groups in PBL Institute for Transforming Undergraduate Education Courtesy of Hal White and Deb Allen George Watson

“The principal idea behind PBL is that the starting point for learning should be a problem, a query, or a puzzle that the learner wishes to solve.” Boud, D. (1985) PBL in perspective. In “PBL in Education for the Professions,” D. J. Boud (ed); p. 13. What Is PBL?

Characteristics Needed in College GraduatesExcellent communication skills Ability to define problems, gather and evaluate information, develop solutions Address problems in a complex real-world setting Team skills – ability to work with others Quality Assurance in Undergraduate Education (1994) Wingspread Conference, ECS, Boulder, CO. Formatted by Beth Morling

List 5 behaviors or actions that can undermine good group function. Report out in 5 minutes. The Top 5 Ways to Wreck a Group

Lack of leadership Dictatorial, domination Intolerance of different opinions Avoiding/ignoring conflicts Isolation of individuals within group Absence/misunderstanding of goals Overly concerned with small things Goals are not clear Division of tasks Loyalty, relationships within group Compromise, commitment Different goals of members of group The Top 5 Ways to Wreck a Group Responses from small group work:

Video Clip Questions to Consider: What if anything is wrong with this group? What could be done to help this group work better? Could this situation have been prevented?

Form heterogeneous groups. Use permanent groups for semester. Rotate roles of responsibility. Rely on group-selected ground rules. Conduct peer evaluations. Suggestions for Using Groups

Forming Groups Homogeneous vs. Heterogeneous Your Class “Homogeneous” Groups “Heterogeneous” Groups Student Selected Instructor Selected Courtesy of Hal White

What Aspects of Heterogeneity are Important for You? Age? Gender? Skills? Academic Record? Schedule? Learning Style? Ethnicity? Major?

Roles of Responsibility * Discussion Leader Keeps group on track; maintains full participation / Recorder Records assignments, strategies, unresolved issues, data; convenes group outside of class  Reporter Reports out during whole class discussion; writes up final draft of assignments  Accuracy Coach Checks group understanding; finds resources

Sample Ground Rules Come to class on time every day Come to class having done the assignment and prepared to discuss it Must notify members of the group ahead of time if must miss class for any reason Be willing to share information Respect the views, values, and ideas of other members of the group If members of the group violate these ground rules, other members of the group may impose the following consequences:

Use predetermined written criteria that focus primarily on behaviors. Do at least 2 times per semester. Factor results into students’ grades? Summarize results and distribute summaries. Keep the process simple. Incorporate into group assignments. Peer Evaluation Some general suggestions: