Working in Groups Description of this Guide

In this guide we shall consider generally how groups are formed and the different type of groups you may be faced with at university. We spend more time looking at the group project and how to develop an effective team. The other sections look at the different forms of study groups that you may encounter at university. All group work extends your inter-personal skills and this guide will help you identify what these skills are. Learning Outcomes 1. Recognise how groups form and function. 2. Relate your knowledge of groups to team projects and other study groups. 3. Identify the inter-personal skills developed through group work. 4. Evaluate your developing inter-personal skills. Contents 1.0 About groups and teams 1.1 How do groups function as teams? 1.2 How do individuals become team players