Group Work: B2+

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Group Work: B2+
Patrick McMahon

Work together for academic success*The Collins Academic Skills Series - winner of the ELTon 2014 Innovation in Learner Resources Award.*Collins Academic Skills Series: Group Work will give you the skills you need to work well with others, and help you feel confident contributing to group projects at university.Through practical exercises and real-life case studies you will learn how to• form effective groups• assign roles• establish rules• deal with difficult group situations.Collins Academic Skills Series: Group Work will help you to make the most of your time at university.• Ten chapters with clear information and practical exercises• Real-life case studies from university students• Information on academic expectations – understand the requirements of studying at university• Helpful tips and summaries• Answer key and glossaryGroup Work is part of a new six-book series to help international students achieve academic success at college or university. It is designed to support students who are studying, or preparing to study, at an English-speaking institution.Suitable for students whose level of English is Upper Intermediate / CEF level B2 / IELTS 5.5 and higher.Other titles in the Collins Academic Skills Series• Lectures • Numbers • Presenting • Research • Writing

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Contents

Title Page (#ue39de74c-2495-5605-b8b5-167ac0beb12f)

Copyright (#ufe59922d-8341-575b-b2fc-6b9c93ffa136)

Introduction (#ulink_aee1d6b1-db79-5dc3-90fc-7ecd1006327c)

Chapter 1 Why do group work? (#ulink_bbea3110-a75b-5480-8d67-d87793bb6463)

understand why university students work in groups (#litres_trial_promo)

discover what teamwork skills involve and why you use them (#litres_trial_promo)

appreciate the value of working with other students (#litres_trial_promo)

recognize the importance of process over product in your work (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 2 Preparing for group work (#ulink_3b98d988-dd93-50ac-a0ca-0edc491f5c0d)

learn ways of forming a group and getting to know each other (#litres_trial_promo)

recognize the value of team-building activities (#litres_trial_promo)

assign roles and responsibilities, establish rules and share contact information (#litres_trial_promo)

create a shared digital workspace (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 3 Planning your group assignment (#ulink_098f1aae-5005-5770-b7b1-a4046f817922)

understand how to interpret your assignment: what you are being asked to do (#litres_trial_promo)

understand the requirements of the task (#litres_trial_promo)

use a brainstorming technique to generate ideas (#litres_trial_promo)

learn techniques for scheduling your work (#litres_trial_promo)

recognize the importance of setting clear goals (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 4 Working collaboratively (#litres_trial_promo)

learn how to be an effective group member and organize successful group meetings (#litres_trial_promo)

recognize the importance of listening to others (#litres_trial_promo)

develop negotiating skills (#litres_trial_promo)

understand how groups develop over time (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 5 How different people learn and study (#litres_trial_promo)

understand the impact of learning styles on group work (#litres_trial_promo)

recognize the link between personality types and team roles (#litres_trial_promo)

understand the role of cultural differences (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 6 Monitoring progress (#litres_trial_promo)

review your own performance (#litres_trial_promo)

review the team’s performance (#litres_trial_promo)

give and receive feedback on peer performance (#litres_trial_promo)

review your goals (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 7 When things get hard (#litres_trial_promo)

recognize and identify problems within groups (#litres_trial_promo)

understand how to solve problems (#litres_trial_promo)

understand group dynamics (#litres_trial_promo)

deal with difficult group members (#litres_trial_promo)

understand when to seek support (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 8 Presenting in a group (#litres_trial_promo)

assess group presentations (#litres_trial_promo)

plan a group presentation (#litres_trial_promo)

practise a group presentation (#litres_trial_promo)

deliver a group presentation (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 9 Writing in a group (#litres_trial_promo)

plan your group writing task (#litres_trial_promo)

revise drafts and give peer feedback (#litres_trial_promo)

proofread the final draft (#litres_trial_promo)

carry out reflective writing (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 10 Study groups (#litres_trial_promo)

understand the role of a study group (#litres_trial_promo)

form a study group (#litres_trial_promo)

identify different purposes for study groups: lectures, reading, presentations, writing, seminars and exams (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 11 Online group work (#litres_trial_promo)

understand the nature of and reasons for online group work (#litres_trial_promo)

recognize the challenges and benefits of online group work (#litres_trial_promo)

develop strategies for online group work (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 12 Learning from your experience of group work (#litres_trial_promo)

evaluate the group work experience (#litres_trial_promo)

set goals for the future (#litres_trial_promo)

learn from other students’ experiences (#litres_trial_promo)

learn from lecturers’ thoughts about group work (#litres_trial_promo)

Appendices Appendix 1 – Useful phrases

Appendix 2 – Interviews with students about group work (#litres_trial_promo)

Appendix 3 – Interviews with lecturers about group work (#litres_trial_promo)

Appendix 4 – Skills, abilities and qualities for group work (#litres_trial_promo)

Appendix 5 – Useful forms and activities (#litres_trial_promo)

Appendix 6 – Example group presentation (#litres_trial_promo)

Glossary

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Answer key (#litres_trial_promo)

Acknowledgements

About the Author

About the Publisher