Shadow Education Minister Julian Leeser has asked Australian unis to get rid of group assignments.
Speaking at a conference held by the peak body Universities Australia, Leeser said: “There is always that student who does the work, and that student who reaps the benefit. It diminishes the role of the individual.”
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Leeser asked unis to “rethink assessments,” saying there is “no compelling justification” for making students work in teams.
He added: “Unless there are compelling reasons or exceptional circumstances, I am calling on you to get rid of group assignments.“
