In this assignment, students engage in authentic collaborative projects, aiming to transform group work into a positive experience, especially in large classes. The goal is to foster small-classroom dynamics in large lecture settings and enhance accountability within groups.Author: Becky Hsu, Lecturer in College Writing ProgramsGrant Type: Lecturer Teaching Fellows Program (LTF) |
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From the author: "Even though numerous pedagogical experts hail the virtues of collaboration as a way of fostering community literacy and process writing, students often view any form of group work - especially on large projects - with apprehension. They worry about becoming that one person who does all the work or being stuck with people who refuse to work towards the greater good of the group project. My overarching purpose is to turn group work into authentic collaborative projects, particularly in courses with large class sizes. In doing so, I can achieve two related goals: first, I can help bring the dynamics of a small classroom to the large lecture hall; second, I can help make people more accountable to their groups. I hope to create resources that make equitable collaboration easier for both instructors and students alike."