This 2008 case study summarises the results of a project which examined group work activities undertaken within a selection of HE programmes in particular the ways that lecturers can aid the enhancement of the work within that group. The results of this study showed that the development of the ‘group’ into a ‘team’ and from a ‘team’ into a ‘task force’ may be assisted by setting up suitable tasks with clear learning outcomes; giving some simple advice and guidelines; early lecturer intervention if necessary and repetition of a similar task with the same group. The study was undertaken under the auspices of the University of Bedfordshire’s ‘Bridges’ CETL which is examining the links between further and higher education and from higher education into employment. The CETL has an overarching theme of enhancing employability amongst the student body.
