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Contents
understand why university students work in groups
discover what teamwork skills involve and why you use them
appreciate the value of working with other students
recognize the importance of process over product in your work
Chapter 2 Preparing for group work
learn ways of forming a group and getting to know each other
recognize the value of team-building activities
assign roles and responsibilities, establish rules and share contact information
create a shared digital workspace
Chapter 3 Planning your group assignment
understand how to interpret your assignment: what you are being asked to do
understand the requirements of the task
use a brainstorming technique to generate ideas
learn techniques for scheduling your work
recognize the importance of setting clear goals
Chapter 4 Working collaboratively
learn how to be an effective group member and organize successful group meetings
recognize the importance of listening to others
understand how groups develop over time
Chapter 5 How different people learn and study
understand the impact of learning styles on group work
recognize the link between personality types and team roles
understand the role of cultural differences