The benefits of group work are many and well documented. However is it necessary for all modules on a given course to incorporate this feature. As a mature student who has spent time in a variety of roles, the exercise of team work has become tiresome. I believe this practice needs review. It can be relevant for some subjects and a burden within others. In a work situation deadlines are not flexible. Some younger students who don’t have other commitments outside of their study fail to appreciate time management. This effects those of us with jobs and family lives outside of our field of study.
I am not saying teamwork has no value. Rather I am trying to stress that in some cases choice would be beneficial. The allocation of students to a given group could be counter productive. Where as the choice to join a workgroup would at least allow for working with like minded students.
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