Abstract:
Course and instructor evaluations from a reproductive biology course that included group activity projects were analyzed. Group activity projects consisted of four to eight students responsible for an objective such as establishing pregnancy in a ewe by embryo transfer. At the conclusion of the project students gave a class presentation. Although the majority of students believed they learned the most from the lecture section, the majority believed the group activity projects were the most challenging and enjoyable. Ninety-four percent of the students believed the group activity projects complemented and heightened interest in the other sections and 97% of students believed the time required for the group activity projects was worthwhile. Group activity projects 1) stimulated student interest in the subject, 2) taught teamwork, 3) encouraged competition, 4)taught responsibility, 5) encouraged development of public speaking skills. and 6) motivated students by involving and challenging them in an enjoyable peer-learning environment.
Keywords:
cooperative learning, group activity projects, reproductive biology
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