| Roundtable: Strategies to Evaluate Learning in Project and Team-based Environments |
| Roundtable Presentation 454 to be held in Douglas Boardroom on Thursday, November 8, 5:15 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Presenter(s): |
| Meghan Kennedy, Neumont University, meghan.kennedy@neumont.edu |
| Jake Walkenhorst, Neumont University, jake.walkenhorst@neumont.edu |
| Abstract: Project and team-based learning environments are effective learning methods, but provide assessment challenges for instructors. It is difficult to reliably assess individual achievement on collaborative projects. Students often dislike team projects because one person ends up “doing all the work” and others “slide by”. What must be done to ensure individual learning occurs that we can accurately assess and evaluate? In project and team-based learning environments, these items must be considered and implemented in an assessment strategy, (1) adequate support, (2) individual accountability, and (3) defined competencies. These items are vital to tracking individual learning in addition to completing effective projects. We must look critically at the different levels of support, accountability, and competencies that should be developed and used. By focusing on individual learning within a group setting, we explore a relevant issue to measuring personal and academic growth. |