University Level Collaborative Activities
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Why do university courses increasingly require collaborative working in groups or teams?

  • To reduce the workload on individual students
  • To enable students to learn from each other as active members of a learning community (correct)
  • To limit the diversity of viewpoints in academic discussions
  • To discourage group bonding and mutual support

    • What is one of the reasons for focusing on the achievements of individuals in academic study at university level?

  • To prevent students from working together
  • To ensure each person is awarded a qualification purely on the strength of their own work (correct)
  • To discourage diverse viewpoints in academic discussions
  • To limit the learning styles available to students

    • What is an example of collaborative working in university courses?

  • Individual presentations and solo tutorials
  • Peer support groups and group projects (correct)
  • Exclusion of diverse viewpoints and learning styles
  • Competitive assessments and independent research

    • Why is it important for students to have good interpersonal skills in preparation for life after their degree?

    <p>To be successful in research teams and employment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does collaborative working help to provide in recognition that students learn in different ways?

    <p>Varied teaching methods and social learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one important step in creating a supportive group atmosphere?

    <p>Addressing anxieties directly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to establish ground rules for a study or project group?

    <p>To address anxieties raised by the group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of writing down considerations under 'Advantages', 'Potential difficulties', and 'Ways we could deal with these difficulties' when working collaboratively?

    <p>To plan ahead and strategize for potential difficulties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key factor in creating an effective group environment?

    <p>Clarifying the group's purpose and setting clear agendas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to discuss how the group could turn anxieties into opportunities during the first session?

    <p>To help members bond and address concerns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key strategy for promoting collaborative skills in groupwork?

    <p>Rotating roles to develop a range of skills and experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should potential 'saboteurs' be managed in a group setting?

    <p>By redirecting the group back to the task at hand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be the focus when considering the next step a group can take towards achieving its purpose?

    <p>Thinking about potential solutions rather than dwelling on problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

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