Does Group Work Improve Course Engagement and Performance?

Alexis Lambert

Compared to passive lecture, active discussion improves concept retention and course performance. The study determined how working on case studies in groups impacted learning. Spring 2020, students in two sections of PSYCH 238 participated. The quasi-independent variable was whether students completed case studies in groups or individually. The outcomes were case studies, course performance, and attendance. Students working in groups attended more classes and performed better on case studies that assessed cognitive and integrationist themes.
Major: 
Psychology
Exhibition Category: 
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Exhibition Format: 
Poster Presentation
Campus: 
University Park
Faculty Sponsor: 
Michelle Yarwood
Poster Number: 
16130