Applying in the Classroom What We Know about Groups and Teams
Abstract
Human factors and ergonomics specialists need to work in teams. This article highlights various benefits and potential problems of groups and teams. The main focus is on ways to successfully implement student teams in the classroom. Key elements include: centralizing the organization structure with the faculty member in charge, determining group composition, defining group goals and roles, establishing an appropriate reinforcement structure (i.e, the grading system), and dealing with conflict. References for more in-depth team building guidelines are provided.
Recommended Citation
Stone, N. J. (1996). Applying in the Classroom What We Know about Groups and Teams. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, 40(8), pp. 449-453. SAGE Publications Inc..
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1177/154193129604000805
Meeting Name
40th Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. Part 1 (1996: Sep. 2-6, Philadelphia, PA)
Department(s)
Psychological Science
Keywords and Phrases
Ability Testing; Behavioral Research; Engineering Education; Ergonomics; Performance; Student Teams; Team Building; Human Engineering
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
1071-1813
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 1996 SAGE Publications Inc., All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 1996
