What is a Group Work?

         

        What is a Group Work?

        Group work is working together to achieve a common goal. Group work gives you opportunity to discuss and share your ideas, learn from others and, as a team, solve a problem or complete a task. Every member of the group has a role and contributes to the success of the group.

Why work in groups?

A team working together can achieve more than the sum of its individuals. You can bounce ideas off each other, clarify your understandings and gain self-confidence.

How do we work in groups? 

          Group work is about working effectively as a team. However, there are some things you    should watch out for, such as the following:

•One person taking over.

•Leaving someone out

•Giving too much work to one person.

•Criticizing without offering your own suggestion. 

Rules for successful group work

•Work as a team – for all to succeed each person needs to contribute.

•Make sure everyone gets to share theirs ideas. If this is not happening, take turns.

•Divide the task into “bits” and give each person their own ‘bit’ - and deadline.

•Respect all ideas.

•Every so often, evaluate how you are going. Help others if you finish quickly.