Group Projects in Higher Education: How Demographic Factors Affect Student Perceptions of Grading, Leadership Roles, Assessment, and Applicability

Authors

  • Marty Ludlum University of Central Oklahoma
  • Michael Conklin Angelo State University
  • Andrew Tiger Angelo State University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33423/jhetp.v21i1.4034

Keywords:

higher education, group work, group projects, group formation, gender, assessment, survey

Abstract

This Article reports the findings of a 2020 multi-campus study on students’ attitudes regarding group work assignments. Group work topics evaluated include assessment, formation, frequency, size, real-world applicability, efficiency, and learning outcomes. While student perceptions are generally negative toward group work, they also recognize the importance of the practice. When the data is analyzed based on demographic factors such as gender, religion, and academic major, interesting differences are discovered that illuminate potential causes for different views on group work. The Article concludes with implications for further research in this area.

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Published

2021-03-23

How to Cite

Ludlum, M., Conklin, M., & Tiger, A. (2021). Group Projects in Higher Education: How Demographic Factors Affect Student Perceptions of Grading, Leadership Roles, Assessment, and Applicability. Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, 21(1). https://doi.org/10.33423/jhetp.v21i1.4034

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