This episode, we’re talking about the challenges relating to teaching and assessing interpersonal skills and teamwork, often referred to as group work for short.
APAC’s Accreditation Standards, in the section relating to graduate competencies, say that graduates must be able to, “Demonstrate interpersonal skills and teamwork.”
That’s sometimes easier said than done. It’s a challenge for higher education providers and for students, too.
Professor Jonathan Mason throws some light on the question.
Jon is the Deputy Dean and co-director of the Centre for Health, Wellbeing and Disability at The Cairnmillar Institute in Naarm, or Melbourne. He’s also a member of APAC’s Accreditation Assessment Committee.
The following paper is mentioned in the podcast: British psychology students’ perceptions of group-work and peer assessment.
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