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University of Nebraska at Kearney

Group work in education

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On Cooperative And Competitive Learning In The Management Classroom, Jonathan R. Anderson Oct 2006

On Cooperative And Competitive Learning In The Management Classroom, Jonathan R. Anderson

Mountain Plains Journal of Business and Technology

Many instructors have hailed the benefits of experiential learning in the management classroom. In this article I review these benefits and present a framework that explores how competitive and cooperative learning structures can serve as integrative and motivational tools. When used appropriately, these tools can increase a student’s engagement in the learning process. Additionally, I outline how a balanced instructional approach can be created and implemented in the management classroom.


The Use Of Collaborative Learning As A Tool For Skill Integration: The Problem Of Group Self-Selection, Mark Linville Jan 2000

The Use Of Collaborative Learning As A Tool For Skill Integration: The Problem Of Group Self-Selection, Mark Linville

Mountain Plains Journal of Business and Technology

This study examines whether instructor intervention in group formation is necessary to achieve diversity. Consistent with prior studies, diverse groups are found to out-perform groups without diversity. Yet, without instructor intervention, groups are unlikely to achieve diversity in terms of ability and ethnic composition.