Teams—groups of people working together—are staples in many work environments. However, as this week’s Resources acknowledge, there are pros and cons to group work. Adult learning experts generally believe that group work is extremely important. Yet, in practice, there is often resistance to group work—and it can come from both adult educators and learners.

Reflect on your own experiences with group work as an adult learner and/or in a specific job. Bring to mind positive experiences and consider what elements and/or dynamics among group members were present. Consider negative experiences. What was missing or flawed? Why do such experiences lead to resistance to group work?

Also consider your philosophy of group work and whether the resources and your learning his week have influenced that view.