- Why is it important to use teams in PBL?
It's important to use teams in PBL because it's a crazy amount of work! Plus, as teachers we have to be able to work together to impact lives. We've talked before about how students don't see the synergy between the classes they take. We want to rid students of that problem and show that each class they take is essential and each class they take somehow relates to each other. Working as a team in creating a PBL will keep teachers in the loop of what is expected from each student. Then our material can help students toward their overall PBL task and show students that we care about their overall goals.
2.What are some of the problems you see in student teams?
In high school the problems I saw were basic. There were problems with power- maybe two head strong students couldn't agree. There were problems with bystanders- there's always that one student who has no input or opinions. There were problems with students not doing quality work. In college I see almost the same thing. But I mostly see problems with students not participating or contributing to the work load. Especially in my online classes, but it's understandable because I've been that student from time to time.
3. What strategies can you use to manage conflict in student teams?
I think the biggest strategy is planning. Teams need to make a plan and stick to it. They need to make their own rules upon how to deal with each other and abide by their rules. Having a set guideline on what is expected and consequences should really help any group out.
4. Did the group have any questions or problems this week?
Nope, none this week! I think we're all excited for the summer :) Yayyyyyyyy!
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