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In 2014, graduate nursing students in our online program identified group work as a high priority area for program improvement. Students had been assigned to work in small groups of typically 3 to 5 students each to complete an assignment. The most frequent reasons for dissatisfaction were related to group members who did not do their share of work and perceived difficulties with communication when members had different work schedules. However, despite the drawbacks identified by students, there are beneficial aspects to having students work in groups. Group assignments allow students to create final products that are more complex (and potentially useful) than can be accomplished by an individual student and also engage them in collaboration. Students need to develop collaborative skills, and employers expect that graduates are able to easily work in teams. Because of the compelling reasons in favor of group work, we wanted to learn how to use this type of assignment more effectively in our classes. Our School of Nursing had approximately 300 graduate students enrolled at the time of the survey. Most students work full time and have family obligations. The courses are set up in 7-week blocks, with students taking 1 course each for 7 weeks on a year-round basis. The courses are fast paced, emphasizing the need for easily accessible resources and smooth processes for students to concentrate on the course content instead of course logistics.
- 出版日期2017-4
