Learning activity

Pre-project survey for group formation

Template to collect student information to inform balanced and informed group formation for a group project.

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Created by:

Ruhi Bajaj

University of Auckland

Pedagogy

Collaborative Learning

Learning outcome

Prep time

Low (<10 min)

Activity type

Learning Activity

Why this learning activity?

Learning activities targeting high-order skills like this one can help you activate students more effectively. This learning activity will help you with:

Self-Awareness

Students will reflect on their own skills and working preferences, developing a clearer understanding of what they bring to a group setting.

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Collaborative Readiness

Students will contribute to the formation of balanced and effective teams by providing honest and considered responses about their strengths and preferences.

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Group Awareness

Students will gain an understanding of how individual differences and strengths contribute to effective group dynamics and collaboration.

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Pre-project survey for group formation

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Activity steps

Read instructions: Students carefully review the instructions before getting started.
Complete the survey: Students complete a short survey providing information that will be used to form groups for the group project.

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Learning Activities Used

Group Formation

In this activity

This activity is the first step in a structured learning journey designed to scaffold collaboration and group dynamics across a group project from start to finish. You can find the other activities here, here and here.
By collecting student information upfront, educators can form balanced and purposeful groups, reducing the risk of unequal contributions and group friction from the outset.
Forming groups based on student-reported skills, preferences, and working styles ensures a more intentional and evidence-based approach to group composition, supporting more equitable and productive collaboration.
The survey questions provided serve as a starting point and can be added to or modified to fit the specific needs and context of your course.
Group formation data is collected within FeedbackFruits, giving educators a clear and organised overview of student responses to inform their grouping decisions.

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