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Group task management: a key element in technology across the curriculum

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It is generally recognised that curriculum development is required to develop methods of delivering technology across the curriculum. This paper is based on the three years of development of an approach known as ‘group task management’ (GTM). Central to the approach is the setting of a task which groups co-operate in achieving, in competition with other groups. Although GTM can be undertaken within the normal timetable structure it is argued that the most beneficial approach is to use a blocked period of time. Students report that the activity is relevant and of benefit.

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  1. Department of Design and Technology, Loughborough University of Technology, Loughborough, UK

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Denton, H.G. Group task management: a key element in technology across the curriculum. Int J Technol Des Educ 1, 136–140 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00819646

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