The problems with groupwork
Motivation of participants has been noted to be one of the most serious problems in
groupwork (Kerr and Bruun 1983; Morgan 2002). Some group members may be reluctant
participants in assessment tasks and be uncommitted to the aims of the group (and the
subject for that matter). Motivational issues can arise as a result. Examples of motivational
issues associated with groupwork are social loafing and ‘‘free riding’’. These issues have