))
The positives and perils of group work
Manage episode 429131935 series 3304873
Content provided by APAC. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by APAC or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
This episode, we’re talking about the challenges relating to teaching and assessing interpersonal skills and teamwork, often referred to as group work for short.
APAC’s Accreditation Standards, in the section relating to graduate competencies, say that graduates must be able to, “Demonstrate interpersonal skills and teamwork.”
That’s sometimes easier said than done. It’s a challenge for higher education providers and for students, too.
Professor Jonathan Mason throws some light on the question.
Jon is the Deputy Dean and co-director of the Centre for Health, Wellbeing and Disability at The Cairnmillar Institute in Naarm, or Melbourne. He’s also a member of APAC’s Accreditation Assessment Committee.
The following paper is mentioned in the podcast: British psychology students’ perceptions of group-work and peer assessment.
17 episodes
Share
