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Teaching more than you know.(team and group based learing)

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| September 22, 2002 | Zeff, Lawrence E.; Higby, Mary A. | COPYRIGHT 2002 Rapid Intellect Group, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Abstract

Both groups and teams offer opportunities for organizations and classrooms. Class-based groups and teams provide a methodology for improved learning while better preparing students for the world of work. This paper discusses the implications for implementing group- and team-based activities in a curriculum.

Background

When Dumaine (1990) asked, "Who needs a boss?" in his Fortune article, he indicated that well designed teams may be the productivity breakthrough of the decade. This comment culminated systematic interest in groups and their impact on productivity begun with the Hawthorne studies (see, e.g., Roethlisberger & Dickson, ...

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Source: HighBeam Research, Teaching more than you know.(team and group based learing)

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