Group Work: B2+
Work together for academic success*The Collins Academic Skills Series - winner of the ELTon 2014 Innovation in Learner Resources Award.*Collins Academic Skills Series: Group Work will give you the skills you need to work well with others, and help you feel confident contributing to group projects at university.Through practical exercises and real-life case studies you will learn how to• form effective groups• assign roles• establish rules• deal with difficult group situations.Collins Academic Skills Series: Group Work will help you to make the most of your time at university.• Ten chapters with clear information and practical exercises• Real-life case studies from university students• Information on academic expectations – understand the requirements of studying at university• Helpful tips and summaries• Answer key and glossaryGroup Work is part of a new six-book series to help international students achieve academic success at college or university. It is designed to support students who are studying, or preparing to study, at an English-speaking institution.Suitable for students whose level of English is Upper Intermediate / CEF level B2 / IELTS 5.5 and higher.Other titles in the Collins Academic Skills Series• Lectures • Numbers • Presenting • Research • Writing
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Contents
understand why university students work in groups
discover what teamwork skills involve and why you use them
appreciate the value of working with other students
recognize the importance of process over product in your work
Chapter 2 Preparing for group work
learn ways of forming a group and getting to know each other
recognize the value of team-building activities
assign roles and responsibilities, establish rules and share contact information
Chapter 3 Planning your group assignment
understand how to interpret your assignment: what you are being asked to do
understand the requirements of the task
use a brainstorming technique to generate ideas
Chapter 4 Working collaboratively
learn how to be an effective group member and organize successful group meetings
Chapter 5 How different people learn and study
understand the impact of learning styles on group work
Chapter 7 When things get hard
recognize and identify problems within groups
understand how to solve problems
Chapter 8 Presenting in a group
