Write for an Academic Discussion

A professor has posted a question about a topic and students have responded with their thoughts and ideas. Make a contribution to the discussion.
You will have 10 minutes to write.

Your professor is teaching a class on educational methods.

In your response, you should do the following.

• • Express and support your opinion.
• • Make a contribution to the discussion in your own words.

An effective response will contain at least 100 words.

Professor’s question:

Professor's question: In education, there is an ongoing debate about the value of group projects versus individual assignments. Group projects are said to build essential teamwork and communication skills, preparing students for the collaborative nature of the modern workplace. In contrast, individual work is often seen as a more accurate measure of a student's personal knowledge and accountability. Which approach do you think is more valuable for a student's overall learning and development?

Student response 1:

Student response 1: In my opinion, group projects are more valuable because they teach skills that are essential for real-world careers. Learning to cooperate with different personalities and share responsibilities is just as important as the academic subject itself. It prepares students for the future, since almost every job involves some form of teamwork.

Student response 2:

Student response 2: I think individual assignments are a better educational tool. Group projects can be unfair, as some students often do most of the work while others contribute very little. Therefore, individual work provides a much clearer and more accurate assessment of what each student has actually learned and is capable of doing on their own.