This week our group came up with strategies to dealing with the "Excuse-Meister" explained in Richard Dool's paper on "Managing Conflict in Online Student Groups".
Reflection:
1. Why is it important to use teams in PBL?
Using teams in Problem Based Learning is essential for getting perspective. It allows students to solve their problem with an open mind, seeing solutions that they might not have thought of on their own.
2. What are some of the problems you see in student teams?
Along with Dool's personalities of the "Martyr", "Excuse-Meister", "Breathless in...", and "Silent Partner", the big problems are communication throughout the assignment and fulfilling the expectations of the group.
3. What strategies can you use to manage conflict in student teams?
As the instructor it is a good idea to keep a close eye on the group (without seeming too obviously nosey) and to communicate with each student. Get all sides of the story and assign grades fairly according to teammate reflections. Be kind, be fair, keep your cool, and pass it on.
4. Did the group have any questions or problems this week?
No questions or problems here. Warren and I have learned to work effectively in a group together... Too bad the semester is almost over.
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