The many functions of group work – whether it’s used as a short-term device or integrated more deeply within courses – make it a common pedagogical approach in UK higher education. At its most ...

Group assessment can be seen as unfair and unwieldy, but it also teaches essential skills such as teamwork and collaboration. We owe it to our students to frame it in a way that allows them to see its ...

Before starting any group activity, it is important to explain to students why you want them to work in groups and how this will benefit them, particularly if they are unfamiliar with the approach or ...