Quantification of Influences on Student Perceptions of Group Work
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2018
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Butt, Adam
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University of Wollongong
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How students perceive group work is closely correlated with the benefits of group work experience. However,
a great variety of influences affect student perceptions of group work. This study quantifies the impact of
various influences on the effective working, learning assistance and enjoyment of group work. This is done by
analysing 206 responses to a survey of students in a course in actuarial science. A mixed ordered logit model is
used to explicitly quantify the effect of various exogenous and endogenous influences on perceptions of group
work. Student perceptions of group work are most heavily influenced by course design decisions regarding the
scaffolding provided to groups, the expectation about whether or not they will enjoy group work, and their
role undertaken in the group, including their level of effort (but not quality) relative to other group members.
Implications for teaching practice are discussed.
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Higher education, group work, teamwork, communication, training
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Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice
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2099-12-31
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