How To Work with a Partner, in a Group or on a Team Teamwork is very important in the educational setting. Learning to work with a partner or in a team setting is not always easy for college students. This type of competition and lack of cooperative spirit is counterproductive and in this class, we will emphasize the value of working together to achieve common goals. Whether your instructor randomly constructs teams and partnerships or leaves it up to students to put together their own groups, approach your team experience enthusiastically with an open mind. Remember, if you are assigned to a group, you're probably just as apprehensive as everyone else is.
More groups struggle because of poor communication than for any other reason.
Set a regular time and method to report progress to each other and stick to it. Practice making that commitment. Each team member should review the assignment carefully so everyone is clear about the scope of the work. Ask your instructor if you have any questions about the assignment. Divide up the work load fairly so that each member can make a contribution without feeling that they have too large or too small a piece to manage.