A Scheme for Understanding Group Processes in Problem-Based Learning

Autor/in	Hammar Chiriac, Eva
Titel	A Scheme for Understanding Group Processes in Problem-Based Learning
Quelle	In: Higher Education: The International Journal of Higher Education and Educational Planning, 55 (2008) 5, S.505-518 (14 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0018-1560
DOI	10.1007/s10734-007-9071-7
Schlagwörter	Problem Based Learning; Group Dynamics; Followup Studies; Teaching Methods; Tutoring; Qualitative Research; Interviews; Questionnaires; Observation + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Problem-based learning; Problemorientiertes Lernen; Gruppendynamik; Follow-up studies; Kontaktstudium; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Förderkonzept; Nachhilfeunterricht; Qualitative Forschung; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik; Fragebogen; Beobachtung
Abstract	The purpose of this study was to identify, describe and interpret group processes occurring in tutorials in problem-based learning. Another aim was to investigate if a combination of Steiner's (Steiner, I. D. (1972). "Group process and productivity". New York: Academic Press.) theory of group work and Bion's (Bion, W. R. (1961). "Experiences in groups". New York: Tavistock Publications Limited.) theory of work and regression in groups may be a fruitful way to interpret and explain group dynamics in problem-based learning. Data have been collected through a multi-strategy approach. The principal method for data gathering was qualitative. The quantitative method was used as a follow-up study. The data gathering methods used were observation, questionnaire and interviews. The results disclose that it is possible to give a comprehensive and descriptive picture of the group processes that occur in tutorials. The results also show that a combination of Steiner's and Bion's theories may be a fruitful way to describe, interpret and explain group dynamics in tutorial groups. By combining the theories a scheme for understanding group processes was created. The combination, in form of a new model, can be considered as a way of developing the theories and at the same time, it offers a theoretical tool for research purposes. The combination represents a new way of categorising group processes and can hopefully provide a better understanding of interactional dynamics in groups and account for greater explanation value with respect to group processes. (Author).
Anmerkungen	Springer. 233 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-348-4505; e-mail: service-ny@springer.com; Web site: http://www.springerlink.com
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10