Frontiers in Educational Research, 2025, 8(12); doi: 10.25236/FER.2025.081220.
Jie Chen, Qianmei Li
Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin, 541004, China
Group work is theoretically expected to yield better outcomes through collaboration. In practice, however, it often degenerates into a ritualized routine with low efficiency. To address this challenge, this paper examines group work from a multidimensional perspective and proposes three synergistic strategies: (1) designing appropriate tasks to spark collective engagement; (2) structuring dynamic processes to enhance collaborative efficiency; and (3) integrating project-based learning to drive co-production of tangible outcomes within authentic scenarios. It is hoped that this strategic framework will equip teachers with actionable solutions to the practical challenges of group work, thus fostering the shift from formalistic interaction to substantive collaboration.
Group Work; Appropriate Task; Dynamic Process; Project-Based Learning
Jie Chen, Qianmei Li. Group Work in Teaching: A Multidimensional Perspective. Frontiers in Educational Research (2025), Vol. 8, Issue 12: 136-141. https://doi.org/10.25236/FER.2025.081220.
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