Delphi Center for Teaching and Learning

I Hate Group Work Best Practices for Addressing Group Challenges and Conflict

Active Learning

“I hate group work!” is a common statement uttered by both faculty and students. How can we help students to function more productively in teams? How can we minimize in-group conflict and assist teams with resolving challenges before they magnify? Successful collaborative learning requires skills and proficiencies for both faculty and students that go beyond your course content. These include interpersonal skills, communication and conflict management, and role clarity. In this session, faculty participants from the Collaborative Learning Faculty Learning Community will share best practices for managing and monitoring student groups to minimize challenges and conflict.

Want to learn more about group work best practices?

Sign up for the September 8 session, “I Hate Group Work!” Best Practices for Forming Groups and Setting Teams Up for Success

As a result of attending this session, you will be able to:

  • Identify common reasons why faculty and students experience challenges with group work;
  • Explore strategies to manage student groups and facilitate positive communication and conflict resolution; and
  • Consider practical strategies for successful collaborative learning experiences in your course.

Session Date

  • 10/27/2016

    Thursday, 12–1 p.m.
    TILL Classroom

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Presenter Bios

Adrian Lauf, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering and Computer Science at the Speed School of Engineering. He completed his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN in 2010, under the direction of William Robinson. Dr. Lauf’s research work seeks to integrate emerging embedded computing, networking and security applications with airborne robotics. He is the director of the Aerial Robotics Lab at the University of Louisville, and is the chair of the IEEE Louisville section.

Angela Thompson, Ph.D., P.E., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Fundamentals. She teaches introductory and engineering math courses at the undergraduate level. Her research is focused in two areas: (1) biomechanics of pediatric injury and (2) engineering education primarily related to critical thinking instruction.

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