Groupwork Assessment Framework

Abstract

Groupwork is crucial for establishing collaborative learning environments that empower students to take charge of their learning, enhancing both content knowledge and social skills. This study addresses the challenge of groupwork assessment faced by tutors of the Royal University of Bhutan. Six tutors from Samtse College of Education utilised the Future Workshop method to develop a Groupwork Assessment Framework aimed at enhancing individual and group accountability, and fostering increased student collaboration, cooperation, and learning. Implemented during the 2021 autumn semester across various Royal University of Bhutan programmes, the Group Assessment Framework emphasises active participation, equal contribution, timely task completion, and fair assessment. Acting as a guiding principle, it ensures mutual interdependence, shared responsibility, and a commitment to achieving collective goals. The framework proved instrumental in fostering collaboration and participation, providing a structured approach to groupwork characterised by accountability and success. The study recommends the widespread adoption of the Groupwork Assessment Framework across all modules and programmes in Royal University of Bhutan colleges, as well as in other higher education institutions and secondary schools in Bhutan. This approach holds promise for establishing effective collaborative learning environments, empowering students to actively engage in their learning journey while developing essential content knowledge and social skills.