I have pondered this question from activity in the classroom, calling students on an as-need basis and including group work whenever I can provide a good discussion and assignment platform. Any other suggestions to improve communications? Your thoughts please. Gary

Hi Gilbert! I cannot think of one job that is a loner - I am sure there are some but we are trained or we train others. Gary

Thanks Mona! I agree. If students see a relationship, they accept the tasks,,Gary

Thanks Phyllis for your thoughts. I think you hit on an important thought - teams that work well together, perform well together. I have had many teams also and have seen the good students present good reports and struggling students struggle on group projects. Gary

Gang, how long should learners with disabilities be allowed to complete assignments? I have seen 2-4 weeks at different colleges. I personlly think 2 weeks is fine but 4 weeks a little strained. What are your thoughts? Gary

Gang, I have been asked a 100 times if a student could work alone. He or she would rather work alone and do the work rather than rely on others'. Many times it from folks who have had poor results from previous team assignments. I always answer with the same thought: The business world requires employees to work in groups and/or teams and it is skill required to learn in classes. This reply usually satisfies the concerned student. Anyone have similar experiences? Gary